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hallucinogen

/hæl.juː.sɪˈnɒdʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does hallucinogen mean?

noun

A substance that causes hallucinations, typically by altering perception, mood, or behavior. Hallucinogens can be found in plants, fungi, or synthesized in a laboratory.

Example

"The researchers studied the effects of the hallucinogen on the participants' brain activity."

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