meth

BrE /meθ/ AmE /meθ/

noun en → es

1 DRUG [singular] C1

a powerful illegal drug made from amphetamine, which is a stimulant and makes people feel very excited but can also cause serious health problems

metanfetamina

  • meth use

Collocations meth addict · meth lab

  • The police found a meth lab in the basement.

    La policía encontró un laboratorio de metanfetamina en el sótano.

2 CHEMISTRY [singular] C1

a chemical substance used in the production of methamphetamine or other drugs, often abbreviated as 'meth' in scientific contexts

metileno, metilo

  • meth compound

Collocations meth derivative · meth precursor

  • The meth precursor was found in the suspect's possession.

    Se encontró un precurso del metileno en posesión del sospechoso.