Adenochrome

Pronunciation: /əˈdɛnoʊkroʊm/

Definitions of adenochrome

noun a hypothetical hallucinogenic drug mentioned in the novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson

Example Sentences

A1 I have never heard of adenochrome before.

A2 Adenochrome is rumored to have psychedelic effects.

B1 Scientists are studying the potential uses of adenochrome in medicine.

B2 There is controversy surrounding the existence and properties of adenochrome.

C1 The chemical structure of adenochrome is complex and still not fully understood.

C2 Researchers are trying to isolate and synthesize adenochrome for further study.

Examples of adenochrome in a Sentence

formal Adenochrome is a chemical compound produced by the oxidation of adrenaline.

informal I heard that some people believe in conspiracy theories about adenochrome being harvested from children.

slang I can't believe people actually think adenochrome gives them superpowers.

figurative The idea of adenochrome being a source of immortality is just a metaphorical concept in some fictional stories.

Grammatical Forms of adenochrome

• past tense: adenochromed
• plural: adenochromes
• comparative: more adenochrome
• superlative: most adenochrome
• present tense: adenochrome
• future tense: will adenochrome
• perfect tense: have adenochromed
• continuous tense: is adenochroming
• singular: adenochrome
• positive degree: adenochrome
• infinitive: to adenochrome
• gerund: adenochroming
• participle: adenochromed

Origin and Evolution of adenochrome

First Known Use: 1954 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'adenochrome' is believed to have originated from a combination of 'adeno-' referring to glands and 'chrome' referring to color, possibly in reference to its chemical properties.

Evolution of the word: The term 'adenochrome' was first introduced in the novel 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' by Hunter S. Thompson, where it was described as a fictional drug derived from the oxidation of adrenaline. Since then, the word has been used in popular culture and conspiracy theories, often associated with hallucinogenic effects and controversial practices.