adrenochrome
/ˌædriˈnɒkrəm, -ˈkroʊm, ˌædriˈnɔkrɒm/Definitions
1. noun
A chemical compound produced by the oxidation of adrenaline in the body, used as a medication or in scientific research.
“The lab researcher carefully collected the adrenochrome to study its properties in the context of neurotransmitter research.”
2. noun
A psychedelic substance, obtained from the oxidation of adrenaline, which has been associated with a range of effects including euphoria and hallucinations.
“The conspiracy theorist claimed that adrenochrome was being sold on the black market, fueling rumors of illicit activity.”