pemoline

pem·o·line

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pem-uh-leen, -lin]
- /ˈpɛm əˌlin, -lɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pem-uh-leen, -lin]
- /ˈpɛm əˌlin, -lɪn/

Definitions of pemoline word

noun pemoline a synthetic, weak, central nervous system stimulant, C 9 H 8 N 2 O 2 , with sympathomimetic activity, used as an adjunct in the management of hyperkinetic behavior disorders. 1
noun pemoline a stimulant used to treat fatigue, narcolepsy, and similar conditions 0

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Origin of pemoline

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

1960-65; perhaps p(h)e(nyl) + (i)m(ino)- + (oxaz)ol(id)ine, components of its chemical name

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Parts of speech for Pemoline

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pemoline popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

pemoline usage trend in Literature

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