How Do You Spell PHENYLONE?

Pronunciation: [fˌiːna͡ɪlˈə͡ʊn] (IPA)

Phenylone is a synthetic drug also known as α-methylamino-valerophenone. The word 'phenylone' is spelled as /fɛnɪloʊn/, where the first sound /f/ represents the ‘f’ sound, the second sound /ɛ/ represents the ‘eh’ sound, the third sound /n/ represents the ‘n’ sound, the fourth sound /ɪ/ represents the ‘ih’ sound, the fifth sound /l/ represents the ‘l’ sound, the sixth sound /oʊ/ represents the ‘ow’ sound, and the last sound /n/ represents the ‘n’ sound. This word may be difficult to spell for non-native English speakers.

PHENYLONE Meaning and Definition

1. Phenylone is a synthetic stimulant and substituted amphetamine that belongs to the cathinone class of drugs. It is also known by various names such as MDMC, α-methylamino-valerophenone, and bk-Methyl-K isomer. Phenylone is chemically related to well-known substances like MDPV (methylenedioxypyrovalerone) and is believed to possess similar psychoactive effects.

   Due to its amphetamine-like structure, phenylone acts primarily as a powerful central nervous system stimulant. It enhances the release and inhibits the reuptake of certain neurotransmitters, particularly norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin, resulting in increased synaptic concentrations of these chemicals. This physiological effect leads to an intensified feeling of alertness, euphoria, and an overall enhanced mood.

   Phenylone usually comes in a white crystalline powder form and is often ingested orally, inhaled, or injected. It has been known to produce intense stimulatory effects with potential side effects including increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, euphoria, decreased appetite, and increased sociability. Additionally, similar to other stimulant drugs, excessive or prolonged use of phenylone can lead to dependence, addiction, and potentially severe psychological and physical health issues.

   Due to the potential risks posed by its consumption, phenylone is classified as a controlled substance in many countries. Its manufacture, distribution, and possession are typically illegal without proper medical or research authorization.

2. Antipyrine.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for PHENYLONE

• -phenylene
• ohenylone
• lhenylone
• -henylone
• 0henylone
• pgenylone
• pbenylone
• pnenylone
• pjenylone
• puenylone
• pyenylone
• phwnylone
• phsnylone
• phdnylone
• phrnylone
• ph4nylone
• ph3nylone
• phebylone
• phemylone
• phejylone

Etymology of PHENYLONE

The word "phenylone" is a chemical term used to describe a specific compound, specifically a synthetic stimulant drug. It is derived from the word "phenyl", which refers to a specific chemical structure called a phenyl group. "Phenyl" comes from the Greek word "phainō" meaning "to show, to shine". The suffix "-one" in "phenylone" is a common ending used to denote a ketone functional group (-C=O), indicating the presence of oxygen in the compound's structure.

Similar spelling words for PHENYLONE

• phenalin,
• vinylene,
• Fenlan,
• N-phenyl-N'-isopropyl-p-phenylene-diamine,
• phoneline,
• vanellinae,
• Phenylon,
• Vinylon,
• vanillon,
• fenlon,
• vanalinn,
• Vinalon,
• phenolin,
• Phenylene,
• phenalene,
• vanleeuwen,
• vanallen,
• Phenyline,
• Fenilin,
• ortho-vanillin,
• vanillin.