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Meanings of psychedelic substance in English

A psychoactive drug whose primary action is to alter cognition and perception.

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Examples for "psychedelic"
Examples for "psychedelic"
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Certain biohackers prefer taking teeny-tiny amounts of psychedelic drugs to boost focus.
Wired
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The neurobiology of psychedelic drugs: implications for the treatment of mood disorders.
The Guardian
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Witkacy was painting psychedelic images 70 years before the term was invented.
The Irish Times
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To keep everyone guessing, The New Mendicants finish with a psychedelic stomp.
The Irish Times
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She seems inclined towards the psychedelic; her looks are all very vivid.
The Guardian
Usage of psychedelic substance in English
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In the following excerpts, the extremely broad range of reactions to this potent psychedelic substance will be evident.
The new yorker
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Clinical trials of psychedelic substances such as LSD in the 1950s and 1960s showed that they could be used to treat alcohol addiction.
The Guardian