Phenethylamine

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  • noun. An aromatic amine which is a colorless liquid at room temperature.
  • noun. One of a group of compounds derived from phenethylamine.
  • noun. A monoamine neurotransmitter and neuromodulator found in the brain.
  • Word Usage
    "One is phenethylamine, which triggers the release of pleasurable endorphins and potentates the action of dopamine, a neurochemical associated with sexual arousal and pleasure."
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