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Definition adrenalin in British English

adrenalin noun

[uncountable] noun
/əˈdrenəlɪn/
1

a chemical produced by your adrenal glands that makes your heart beat faster and gives you more energy when you are frightened, excited, or angry

Example

Stress gets the adrenalin flowing (=makes you feel excited and active).

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Definition adrenalin in British English