Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dexmethylphenidate

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: dexmethylphenidate
IPA

40

Scrabble Score

18

Letters

1

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A psychostimulant, a dopamine reuptake inhibitor that affects the central nervous system and is used to treat ADHD. It is judged to have a high potential for abuse (Schedule II in the US). Chemical formula: C₁₄H₁₉NO₂.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Dexmethylphenidate is a pharmaceutical that should be kept in secure places because of its potential for abuse."

Etymology

From dex- + methylphenidate.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: dex

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does dexmethylphenidate mean?: A psychostimulant, a dopamine reuptake inhibitor that affects the central nervous system and is used to treat ADHD. It is judged to have a high potential for abuse (Schedule II in the US). Chemical formula: C₁₄H₁₉NO₂.
Where does dexmethylphenidate come from?: From dex- + methylphenidate.

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