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psychochemical

American  
[sahy-koh-kem-i-kuhl] / ˌsaɪ koʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl /

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 British  
/ ˌsaɪkəʊˈkɛmɪkəl /

noun

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

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adjective

  1. of or relating to such chemical compounds

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Etymology

Origin of psychochemical

First recorded in 1955–60; psycho- + chemical

Example Sentences

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He remained, in certain ways, an unreconstructed 1960s person to the end of his life, fascinated with esoteric philosophies, paranormal phenomena, alchemy and psychochemical exploration.

From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2014

And who shall deny it all in the psychochemical laboratories?

From Unicorns by Huneker, James

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