1. a hallucinogenic drug derived from the peyote cactus
Usage: pharmacology

Examples

• Mescaline is the active compound found in peyote cacti.
• The researcher studied the effects of mescaline on perception.
• Indigenous peoples have used mescaline in religious ceremonies for centuries.
• Mescaline is classified as a controlled substance in most countries.
• The psychoactive properties of mescaline were first isolated in 1897.
• Scientists continue to investigate mescaline’s potential therapeutic applications.