Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Noting acetic acid, in which one hydrogen atom of the methyl has been replaced by a phenyl group (C6H5.CH2.COOH).
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- adjective Of or pertaining to
phenylacetic acid or its derivatives
Etymologies
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Examples
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One way to make the drug now is the so-called "P2P" method, which mainly uses a chemical called phenylacetic acid.
Mexico Elbows Into U.S. Meth Trade Nicholas Casey 2011
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Last week, authorities seized 88 tons (80 metric tons) of ethyl phenyl acetate, also known as phenylacetic acid in five shipping containers sent from China to Manzanillo.
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In 1976, the Drug Enforcement Administration had Greene under investigation for the suspected purchase of phenylacetic acid, which is used to manufacture methamphetamine, or “speed.”
Kill the Irishman Rick Porrello 2011
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In 1976, the Drug Enforcement Administration had Greene under investigation for the suspected purchase of phenylacetic acid, which is used to manufacture methamphetamine, or “speed.”
Kill the Irishman Rick Porrello 2011
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According to the D.E.A. report, a company believed to be owned by Greene ordered 551 pounds of phenylacetic acid and paid with a bank check for $1,267.30.
Kill the Irishman Rick Porrello 2011
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According to the D.E.A. report, a company believed to be owned by Greene ordered 551 pounds of phenylacetic acid and paid with a bank check for $1,267.30.
Kill the Irishman Rick Porrello 2011
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According to the D.E.A. report, a company believed to be owned by Greene ordered 551 pounds of phenylacetic acid and paid with a bank check for $1,267.30.
Kill the Irishman Rick Porrello 2011
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According to the D.E.A. report, a company believed to be owned by Greene ordered 551 pounds of phenylacetic acid and paid with a bank check for $1,267.30.
Kill the Irishman Rick Porrello 2011
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In 1976, the Drug Enforcement Administration had Greene under investigation for the suspected purchase of phenylacetic acid, which is used to manufacture methamphetamine, or “speed.”
Kill the Irishman Rick Porrello 2011
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In 1976, the Drug Enforcement Administration had Greene under investigation for the suspected purchase of phenylacetic acid, which is used to manufacture methamphetamine, or “speed.”
Kill the Irishman Rick Porrello 2011
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