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methadon

methadon is the alternative form of methadone.

Meaning of methadone

Noun

methadone (countable and uncountable, plural methadones)

  1. A powerful synthetic analgesic drug which is similar to morphine in its effects but less sedative and is used as a substitute drug in the treatment of morphine and heroin addiction.
    • But methadone is a dangerous drug. If taken orally by a nonaddict, it can cause euphoria or even death.1971 March 19, Richard Severo, “Addiction: Chemistry Is the New Hope, but Degree of Its Effectiveness Is Still Disputed”, in The New York Times
    Synonyms:
    amidone

Forms of methadon

pluralmethadons

Questions about methadon

What is methadon the alternative form of?
Methadon is the alternative form of methadone.

Words near methadon in the dictionary

  1. methacrylic
  2. methacrylic acid
  3. methacryloyl
  4. methacryloyls
  5. methacycline
  6. methadon
  7. methadone
  8. methadones
  9. methadons
  10. methaemalbumin
  11. methaemalbuminaemia

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