phencyclidine

[ fen-sahy-kli-deen, -sik-li- ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. an anesthetic drug, C 1 7 H 2 5 N, used as an animal tranquilizer: also widely used in several forms as an illicit hallucinogen.

phencyclidine

/ fɛnˈsɪklɪˌdiːn /

noun

1. See PCP

Word History and Origins

Origin of phencyclidine¹

First recorded in 1955–60; phen(o)- + cycl(ic) + -id ³ + -ine ²

Example Sentences

He had also recently used phencyclidine, a drug known for its mind-altering effects, records show.

From New York Times

PCP, or phencyclidine, can cause users to become delusional, violent or suicidal, according to the National Drug Intelligence Center.

From Seattle Times

The Monroe County medical examiner listed the death as a homicide caused by “complications of asphyxia in the setting of physical restraint” and cited phencyclidine, or PCP, as a contributing factor.

From Seattle Times

Toxicology studies showed he was under “acute phencyclidine intoxication” at the time.

From Fox News

According to police body camera footage, Joe Prude also told officers his brother was high on PCP, or phencyclidine, which is a DEA Schedule II controlled dangerous hallucinogenic drug.

From Fox News