methaqualone

noun meth·aqua·lone \me-ˈtha-kwə-ˌlōn\

Definition of METHAQUALONE

: a sedative and hypnotic nonbarbiturate drug C₁₆H₁₄N₂O that is habit-forming — compare quaalude

meth- + -a- (of unknown origin) + quinoline + azole + -one

First Known Use: 1961

Medical Dictionary

noun meth·aqua·lone \me-ˈthak-wə-ˌlōn\

: a sedative and hypnotic nonbarbiturate drug C₁₆H₁₄N₂O that is habit-forming—see quaalude

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