adrenaline
Translation
adrenaline, adrenalin
Examples
He felt a rush of adrenaline.
He felt a rush of adrenaline.
The extreme sport gives him an adrenaline rush.
The extreme sport gives him an adrenaline rush.
Grammar Patterns
a rush of ((adrenaline)) A sudden increase of adrenaline. He felt a rush of adrenaline.
an ((adrenaline)) rush A feeling of intense excitement. He loves the adrenaline rush.
Similar Words
Synonyms: epinephrine
Etymology
From 'adrenal' + '-ine' (chemical suffix). A chemical from the adrenal glands.
Memory Tips
Imagine an 'add-renal-line' of energy shooting through your body during excitement. This is the standard spelling.