hallucinogen
hallucinogen — noun
- hallucinogensingular
- hallucinogensplural
1. A substance that alters how the brain works, making a person sense things — sigh
A substance that alters how the brain works, making a person sense things — sights, sounds, or feelings — that are not actually present in the real world.
The doctor warned that the plant could act as a powerful hallucinogen if eaten raw.
hallucinogen from natural plant sources
During the study, Ingrid reported that the hallucinogen made colours appear much brighter than normal.
hallucinogen as cause of altered sensory experience
Police found a small bag of the hallucinogen hidden inside an old guitar case.
Researchers are testing whether this hallucinogen can help treat depression when used carefully.
Bao took a hallucinogen at the party and saw moving patterns on the walls.
- psychedelic
Often used for hallucinogens that expand or intensify sensory experience; can also be an adjective ('psychedelic effects').
- psychoactive substance
A broader category that includes any drug affecting mental state, not only those that cause hallucinations.
文法句型
hallucinogen as a countable noun (a specific substance)
hallucinogen as an uncountable noun (a class of substances)
用法筆記
Hallucinogen is frequently used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general class of such substances (e.g., 'the effects of hallucinogen'), and as a countable noun when pointing to a specific type or instance (e.g., 'a powerful hallucinogen').