psychochemical

[ sahy-koh-kem-i-kuh l ]
/ ˌsaɪ koʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl /

adjective

pertaining to chemicals or drugs that affect the mind or behavior.

noun

any such substance, especially when used as a chemical warfare agent.

Origin of psychochemical

First recorded in 1955–60; psycho- + chemical

Example sentences from the Web for psychochemical

  • And who shall deny it all in the psychochemical laboratories?

    Unicorns |James Huneker

British Dictionary definitions for psychochemical

psychochemical
/ (ˌsaɪkəʊˈkɛmɪkəl) /

noun

any of various chemical compounds whose primary effect is the alteration of the normal state of consciousness

adjective

of or relating to such chemical compounds

Medical definitions for psychochemical

psychochemical
[ sī′kō-kĕmĭ-kəl ]

n.

A psychoactive drug or substance.

adj.

Of or relating to psychochemicals.