Lysergic Meaning in English

word

US

laɪˈsɜrdʒɪk

ly-SUR-jik

UK

laɪˈsɜːdʒɪk

ly-SUR-jik

Definition

Lysergic refers to a chemical property or substance related to lysergic acid, which is used in the creation of some hallucinogenic drugs like LSD.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in scientific or medical contexts, often as part of the compound 'lysergic acid' or 'lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)'. Rarely used alone; usually encountered when reading about chemistry or psychoactive substances.

• Spanish: lisérgico
• Portuguese (BR): lisérgico
• Portuguese (PT): lisérgico
• Chinese (Simplified): 麦角酸的
• Chinese (Traditional): 麥角酸的
• Hindi: लाइसरजिक
• Arabic: لايسرجِك
• Bengali: লাইসার্জিক
• Russian: лизергиновый
• Japanese: リゼルギン
• Vietnamese: lysergic
• Korean: 라이저직
• Turkish: lizergik
• Urdu: لائسرجک
• Indonesian: lisergik

Example Sentences

LSD is made from lysergic acid.

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Scientists studied the effects of lysergic compounds.

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The fungus naturally produces lysergic substances.

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Not many people know about the lysergic origins of LSD.

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Her thesis focused on lysergic chemicals in medicinal plants.

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There's ongoing research into new lysergic derivatives for therapy.

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