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methylated spirit
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methylmercury
methylnaphthalene
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methylphenidate

meth·yl·phen·i·date [ mèth'l fénni dàyt, mèthəl fni dàyt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
stimulant used in treating narcolepsy: a drug that stimulates the central nervous system. Use: treatment of narcolepsy, attention deficit disorder. C14H19NO2

[Mid-20th century. Contraction of methyl + phenyl + piperidine + acetate]
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