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Definition of adrenaline noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

adrenaline

noun
 
/əˈdrenəlɪn/
 
/əˈdrenəlɪn/
(also adrenalin)
(biology epinephrine)
[uncountable]
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  1. a substance produced in the body when you are excited, afraid or angry. It makes the heart beat faster and increases your energy and ability to move quickly.
    • The excitement at the start of a race can really get the adrenaline flowing.
    • an adrenaline rush
    • a rush/surge of adrenaline
    • A shot of adrenaline was given as an antidote to the wasp sting.
    Topics Bodyc1, Feelingsc1
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