psychochemical

[ sahy-koh-kem-i-kuhl ]

adjective

1. pertaining to chemicals or drugs that affect the mind or behavior.

noun

1. any such substance, especially when used as a chemical warfare agent.

psychochemical

/ ˌsaɪkəʊˈkɛmɪkəl /

noun

1. any of various chemical compounds whose primary effect is the alteration of the normal state of consciousness

adjective

1. of or relating to such chemical compounds

Word History and Origins

Origin of psychochemical¹

First recorded in 1955–60; psycho- + chemical

Example Sentences

And who shall deny it all in the psychochemical laboratories?

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