Meaning of the word mescaline in English

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mescaline

US /ˈmes.kəl.iːn/
UK /ˈmes.kəl.iːn/
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Noun

a hallucinogenic alkaloid drug present in the peyote cactus and some other cacti.

Example:
The shaman used mescaline in ancient rituals to induce visions.
The effects of mescaline can include altered perceptions and hallucinations.