DMT

noun

ˌdē-(ˌ)em-ˈtē

: dimethyltryptamine

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Tobacco plants were engineered to produce bufotenine, DMT, psilocin, psilocybin, and 5-MeO-DMT. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 Enervated cuteness and tryhard sincerity define a whole new wave of musicians, from Pittsburgh rockers feeble little horse to cringe-pop upcycler Worldpeace DMT to SoundCloud producer MASSI, whose songs spill with the tiny adorable detail of a toy train set. — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026 Spegal's daughter told the investigators that her mother became violent when using drugs, including DMT. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 Placer County Sheriff's Office During the operation, investigators reported seizing 65 pounds of methamphetamine, more than 7 kilograms of cocaine, about half a pound of MDMA, 26 guns, more than $100,000 in cash and what authorities described as a DMT laboratory. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for DMT

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First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of DMT was in 1956

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DMT

noun

ˌdē-(ˌ)em-ˈtē

: dimethyltryptamine

DMT

noun

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