Etymology

methaqualone

M3E1T1H4A1Q10U1A1L1O1N1E1

Today it means: A sedative drug that has effects similar to barbiturates, also used recreationally. Full definition →

English ketone ← German Keton
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  1. Englishmeth
  2. Englishaqua
  3. GermanKeton
  4. Englishketone
  5. English todaymethaqualone

From meth + aqua + -al + -one.

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