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phenethylamine

/fɛnˈɛθɪləmaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does phenethylamine mean?

noun

A naturally occurring monoamine alkaloid, C8H11NO, found in various plants and used as a stimulant and in the synthesis of other compounds.

Example

"The researchers studied the effects of phenethylamine on the brain's reward system."

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