How to Pronounce "adrenochrome"
word
əˈdɹiːnəˌkɹoʊm
uh-DREE-nuh-krome
əˈdriːnəˌkrəʊm
uh-DREE-nuh-krohm
Definition
Adrenochrome is a chemical compound produced by the oxidation of adrenaline in the body or in a laboratory. It has been studied in the past for possible medical uses but is mostly known from popular culture and conspiracy theories.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈdɹiːnəˌkɹoʊm
British English
əˈdriːnəˌkrəʊm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-DREE-nuh-krome
UK
uh-DREE-nuh-krohm
Listen in Context
Adrenochrome is produced when adrenaline is oxidized.
Scientists once studied adrenochrome for medical purposes.
Adrenochrome is often mentioned in movies and books.
There are many wild conspiracy theories about adrenochrome online.