psilocin

psi·lo·cin

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sil-uh-sin, sahy-luh-]
- /ˈsɪl ə sɪn, ˈsaɪ lə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sil-uh-sin, sahy-luh-]
- /ˈsɪl ə sɪn, ˈsaɪ lə-/

Definitions of psilocin word

noun psilocin a psilocybin metabolite with strong hallucinogenic potency, produced after ingestion of the mushroom Psilocybe mexicana. 1
noun psilocin a hallucinogenic alkaloid which is the active metabolite of psilocybin; found in traces in psilocybin-containing mushrooms. Formula: C12H16N2O 0
noun psilocin a hallucinogenic drug obtained from a fungus (Psilocybe mexicana) 0

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Origin of psilocin

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; psiloc(ybin) + -in2

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Parts of speech for Psilocin

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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psilocin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

psilocin usage trend in Literature

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