mescaline

[ mes-kuh-leen, -lin ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a white, water-soluble, crystalline powder, C 1 1 H 1 7 NO 3 , obtained from mescal buttons, that produces hallucinations.

mescaline

/ -lɪn; ˈmɛskəˌliːn /

noun

1. a hallucinogenic drug derived from mescal buttons. Formula: C 11 H 17 NO 3

Word History and Origins

Origin of mescaline¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; mescal + -ine ²

Example Sentences

In the late 19th Century, the psychedelic drug mescaline started to circulate through certain intellectual groups in New York and London.

From Salon

Wells to Aldous Huxley, many early 20th century mescaline experimenters came away from their experiences with the view that these psychedelic drugs are likely crucial to enhancing our human potential.

From Salon

The bill would legalize supervised therapeutic access for adults older than 21 for certain substances, including psilocybin and psilocin, also known as “magic mushrooms”; dimethyltryptamine, or DMT, the active ingredient in ayahuasca; MDMA; and mescaline, not including peyote.

From Los Angeles Times

Mescaline, a well-known hallucinogenic drug, and poisonous secretions from tree frogs were also said to be used and sold by the organisation.

From BBC

In this crowded field, Vancouver-based Filament Health has a unique approach: extracting drugs like psilocybin and mescaline from natural sources, including mushrooms and cacti, rather than synthesizing the ingredients in a laboratory.

From Washington Times