DMT

noun

ˌdē-(ˌ)em-ˈtē

: dimethyltryptamine

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Now the molecule was DMT, which causes an extremely intense but relatively short trip. — Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026 The petitioner, known as DMT MacTruong, has been linked to a string of lawsuits that often involve claims of abuse of power, constitutional violations of the 13th and 14th Amendments, and intellectual property theft. — Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2025 There was also evidence that DMT promoted neuronal growth and repair processes, potentially aiding long-term recovery. — New Atlas, 5 Oct. 2025 Like its molecular cousin DMT, 5MeO occurs naturally in various plants, with effects that usually fade within an hour. — Christopher Timmermann, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for DMT

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1956, in the meaning defined above

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DMT

noun

ˌdē-(ˌ)em-ˈtē

: dimethyltryptamine

DMT

noun

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