LSD
UK: ˌel es ˈdiː | US: ˌel es ˈdiː
n. a powerful hallucinogenic drug derived from lysergic acid, known for altering perception and cognition.
n. (abbreviation) "Lysergic acid diethylamide," the full chemical name of the drug.
LSD is an acronym for "Lysergic acid diethylamide," coined in 1943 by Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann. The name reflects its chemical structure: "lysergic" traces back to "ergot," a fungus from which the compound was first isolated, while "diethylamide" describes its synthetic modification. The abbreviation became iconic in 1960s counterculture as the drug gained notoriety for its psychedelic effects.
Hofmann accidentally discovered LSD's effects while working in the lab.
The use of LSD was widespread among artists and musicians in the 1960s.
Researchers are studying LSD's potential in treating mental health disorders.
Many countries classify LSD as an illegal substance due to its hallucinogenic properties.
The term "acid" is a common slang for LSD.