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methaqualone
[ muh-thak-wuh-lohn, meth-uh-kwey-lohn, -kwol-ohn ]
noun
- a nonbarbiturate sedative-hypnotic substance, C 1 6 H 1 4 N 2 O, used to induce sleep: also widely used as an illicit drug.
methaqualone
/ ˌmɛθəˈkweɪləʊn /
noun
- a nonbarbituate sedative drug used to treat stress and insomnia. Formula: C 16 H 14 N 2 O
Word History and Origins
Origin of methaqualone1
Example Sentences
In her reporting, Ms. Cameron observed an epidemic of green nail polish and other “Cabaret”-inspired behaviors in Beltway bars, and slyly reviewed a new party drug, methaqualone.
In the 1980s, the methaqualone quota was reduced to combat the illicit use of quaaludes.
The DEA was onto Seal for a long time before securing an indictment against him in March 1983 on several counts, including conspiracy to distribute methaqualone and possession with intent to distribute Quaaludes.
In the UK, methaqualone was sold under the name Mandrax and became popular too.
Mandrax is the Southwest Asian slang term for methaqualone, a pharmaceutical depressant.
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