Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

controlled substance

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.07 in modern English

Syllables
con-trolled -sub-stance
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
19
Letters
4
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A drug or chemical whose use, possession, manufacture, or sale is regulated or banned by the government.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

controlled substances (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

schedule

Synonyms

controlled drug

Questions

What does controlled substance mean?
A drug or chemical whose use, possession, manufacture, or sale is regulated or banned by the government.

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