psychochemical

psychochemical
/suy'koh kem"i keuhl/, adj.
1. pertaining to chemicals or drugs that affect the mind or behavior.
n.
2. any such substance, esp. when used as a chemical warfare agent.
[1955-60; PSYCHO- + CHEMICAL]

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