Drug Synthesis

noun Abbreviation for Grievous Bodily Harm, a legal term for serious physical harm or injury inflicted on someone

• GHB, also known as gamma-hydroxybutyrate, is a central nervous system depressant.
• I heard some people at the party were taking GHB last night.
• Let's not mess with that GHB stuff, it's dangerous.
• His words had the same effect on her as GHB, making her feel drowsy and disconnected.

noun A chemical compound that is commonly used in the synthesis of dyes and pharmaceuticals.

• Acetotoluidide is a chemical compound used in the manufacturing of certain medications.
• I heard acetotoluidide is one of the ingredients in that new pain reliever.
• Some people call acetotoluidide 'acetoto' for short.
• The presence of acetotoluidide in the formula acted as a catalyst for the reaction.