phencyclidine

phen cy cli dine |fenˈsīkliˌdēn, -ˈsik- fɛnˈsaɪklədin |(abbr.: PCP ) ▶noun a synthetic compound derived from piperidine, used as a veterinary anesthetic and in hallucinogenic drugs such as angel dust. ORIGIN 1950s: from pheno- + cyclo- + a shortened form of piperidine .

phencyclidine

phencyclidine |fɛnˈsʌɪklɪdiːn |(abbrev.: PCP ) ▶noun [ mass noun ] a synthetic compound derived from piperidine, used as a veterinary anaesthetic and in hallucinogenic drugs such as angel dust. ORIGIN 1950s: from pheno- + cyclo- + a shortened form of piperidine .