cathin

/kæθɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete term for cathinone, a psychoactive compound.

“The chemist studied the properties of cathin and its potential uses.”

2. noun

a type of opioid, specifically a cathinone derivative.

“The researcher investigated the effects of cathin on the human brain.”

Synonyms

  • cathinone
  • opioid

Antonyms

  • narcotic
  • nonpsychoactive