benzedrine
(ˈbɛnzɪdriːn)
[Proprietary term, f. benzo- + -edrine as in ephedrine.]
A preparation of amphetamine. Also ellipt., a dose of benzedrine in tablet form.
| 1933 Lancet 16 Dec. 1383/1 A new drug has recently been introduced into rhinology under the name of benzedrine. It is a synthetically prepared compound, the carbonate of benzyl-methyl-carbinamine, which is described as a racemic mixture of bases having the formula C6H5CH2.CH.NH2.CH3. 1935 Trade Marks Jrnl. 22 May 634/1 Benzedrine, a medicated preparation consisting of benzyl-methyl-carbinamine, oil of lavender and menthol..Smith, Kline & French..Laboratories..Pennsylvania. 1938 Times 22 June 17/4 The victims [of hay-fever]..fumble for the benzedrine. 1938, 1939 [see amphetamine]. 1956 J. Hearne Stranger at Gate v. 38 He went in and bought a benzedrine inhaler: the sort one uses for colds. 1958 Listener 3 July 15/2 They..swallow a benzedrine. |