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单词 heroin
释义

heroin

noun

her·​o·​in ˈher-ə-wən How to pronounce heroin (audio)
ˈhe-rə-
: a strongly physiologically addictive narcotic C21H23NO5 that is made by acetylation of but is more potent than morphine and that is prohibited for medical use in the U.S. but is used illicitly for its euphoric effects
heroinism
ˈher-ə-wə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce heroin (audio)
ˈhe-rə-
noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web On that day he was arrested, a search of Blackwin’s Judson Street apartment netted about 300 grams of fentanyl, 600 grams of heroin, 100 grams of crack, 500 grams of cocaine, and other drugs, the statement said. Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2022 There are historical parallels here to the widespread use of heroin by American soldiers at the tail end of the Vietnam War. Seth Harp, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2022 Those charged with cannabis consumption face up to 10 years behind bars and a large fine; and anyone caught with more than 1.1 pounds of marijuana or 0.5 ounces of heroin can be hanged. Marina Lopes, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 Buhle stole merchandise selling for $254 and had an undisclosed amount of heroin when apprehended attempting to enter a vehicle reported stolen, police said. Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 When Barbieri and a second officer arrived, Raymond Schachner was in the bathroom with a belt, a syringe and a bag of heroin. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2022 The task force seized from the Playboys and their associates 47 firearms, 199 kilograms of methamphetamine, 13.6 kilograms of fentanyl, 27 kilograms of cocaine, 7.6 kilograms of heroin, 283 kilograms of marijuana, and $140,000 in cash. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2022 Investigators found Jones to be in possession of 8.9 grams of heroin, Agee said. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 9 Aug. 2022 In some cases, the death penalty is mandatory, including when a person is found to be trafficking 15 grams of heroin. Wee Ling Soh, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

from Heroin, a trademark

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

heroin

noun

her·​o·​in ˈher-ə-wən How to pronounce heroin (audio)
: a very harmful illegal drug that is highly addictive and is made from morphine

Medical Definition

heroin

noun

her·​o·​in ˈher-ə-wən How to pronounce heroin (audio)
: a strongly physiologically addictive narcotic C21H23NO5 that is made by acetylation of but is more potent than morphine and that is prohibited for medical use in the United States but is used illicitly for its euphoric effects

called also acetomorphine, diacetylmorphine, diamorphine

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