Etymograph

English

methadone

From (di)meth(yl)a(mino) + d(iphenyl) + (heptan)one.

Formed from dimethylamino + diphenyl + heptanone

Ancient Greek ῡ̔́λη ‘wood’

French phényle ‘phenyl’

English phenyl

English diphenyl

Today it means

noun A powerful synthetic analgesic drug which is similar to morphine in its effects but less sedative and is used as a substitute drug in the treatment of morphine and heroin addiction.

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