Psychochemical
[sahy-koh-kem-i-kuh l] /ˌsaɪ koʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl/
adjective
1.
pertaining to chemicals or drugs that affect the mind or behavior.
noun
2.
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
2.
of or relating to such chemical compounds
psychochemical psy·cho·chem·i·cal (sī’kō-kěm’ĭ-kəl)
n.
A psychoactive drug or substance. adj.
Of or relating to psychochemicals.
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