Slang term for serious users of DXM, or Dextromethorphan - a dissociative drug. Dextronauts are those who go above and beyond trip dosages or prolong them for periods of time in order to have intrinsic, ethereal experiences. They are well versed in the toxicology of the substances ingested and also clearly understand any possible side effects and outcomes.
David soon begin experimenting with higher doses, discovering ego death and adopting shamanistic beliefs to further his purpose. He had become a dextronaut.
Derived from the word derelict, commonly abbreviated to 'dero' in australasian slang, the Deronaught is one who revels in trappings of deroness and consistently aspires to reach new heights (depths) of poor behaviour, drunkeness and semi-conscious lunacy.
The line drawn between deros and deronaughts is a very fine distinction, the principle difference being that a deronaught consciously pursues and takes pride in the act whereas a dero is so determined by the unconscious lack of social standards. Not always evident to the untrained observer.
An example of the typical sentiment expressed by a deronaught:
"M3@N!1! D3R0
This makes me want to pound a couple of litres of white ace / hanky bannister cocktails (called pissing the bed), go to a party, lie, steal, smash and puke."