DMT

noun

ˌdē-(ˌ)em-ˈtē How to pronounce DMT (audio)
: dimethyltryptamine

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This week’s Pitchfork Selects playlist features Sophia Stel, Worldpeace DMT, Weed 420, and more. — Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026 When taken orally, DMT is quickly metabolized by enzymes called monoamine oxidases in the digestive tract and liver before its psychoactive properties can affect the brain. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026 Ayahuasca contains the psychedelic compound DMT, N-Dimethyltryptamine, and researchers are studying its effects on several conditions, including depression and addiction. — Pardis Mahdavi, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026 Kimon de Greef’s engaging new book takes as a given that the Sonoran Desert toad produces 5-MeO-DMT, a powerful natural psychedelic. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for DMT

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First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of DMT was in 1956

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