cocaine

[ koh-keyn, koh-keyn ]

/ koʊˈkeɪn, ˈkoʊ keɪn /

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noun Pharmacology.

a bitter, crystalline alkaloid, C17H21NO4, obtained from coca leaves, used as a local anesthetic and also widely used as an illicit drug for its stimulant and euphorigenic properties.

Origin of cocaine

First recorded in 1870–75; coca + -ine¹

Words nearby cocaine

cobweb houseleek, cobwebs, coca, Coca-Cola, Coca-colonize, cocaine, cocainism, cocainize, cocarcinogen, -coccal, cocci

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Example sentences from the Web for cocaine

Cocaine busts, tax cheats, and bribe-taking, born-again Christians: Welcome to the political scandals of 2014.
2014 Was a Delectably Good Year for Sleaze|Patricia Murphy|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He dealt drugs, was addicted to cocaine by the time he was 13, and found himself constantly in trouble with the law.
Mark Wahlberg’s Pardon Plea: A Look Back At His Troubling, Violent, and Racist Rap Sheet|Marlow Stern|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
You also write about cocaine as a casual drug you dabbled in earlier.
Herbie Hancock Holds Forth|David Yaffe|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She alleges that he and twenty-or-so named colleagues collectively abused “alcohol, cocaine, mushrooms, Special-K, heroin.”
The Very Rich Should Divorce Very Quietly|Vicky Ward|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Just last week, it was reported that the 44-year-old Hunter was discharged from the Navy after testing positive for cocaine.
Where There’s Trouble, You’ll Usually Find Joe Biden|Lloyd Green|October 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In 1880, Von Arep published the results of his physiological researches with Cocaine.
Coca and its Therapeutic Application, Third Edition|Angelo Mariani
Cocaine claims all this; and it is most dangerous just because, for a time, it seems able to keep its promise.
Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why|Martha M. Allen
In severe attacks, and with all due caution to avoid habituation, cocaine injections may be given.
Fat and Blood|S. Weir Mitchell
Cocaine causes a feeling of depression, and a marked reduction in the activity of the senses preceded by stimulation.
Birds and All Nature, Vol. VI, No. 5, December 1899|Various
To relieve the pain a few drops of a sterilized 1% solution of cocaine may be instilled and left within the ear for a few minutes.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for cocaine

cocaine

cocain

/ (kəˈkeɪn) /

noun

an addictive narcotic drug derived from coca leaves or synthesized, used medicinally as a topical anaesthetic. Formula: C 17 H 21 NO 4

Word Origin for cocaine

C19: from coca + -ine 1

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for cocaine

cocaine

A drug derived from the leaves of a shrub in South America that has an intoxicating effect on the body and can result in dependency if frequently used. Cocaine is used medically as a local anesthetic.

notes for cocaine

Cocaine use constitutes a major drug problem in the United States.

Medical definitions for cocaine

cocaine

[ kō-kān′, kō′kān′ ]

n.

A colorless or white crystalline alkaloid extracted from coca leaves, sometimes used as a local anesthetic, especially for the eyes, nose, or throat, and widely used as an illicit drug for its euphoric and stimulating effects.

Scientific definitions for cocaine

cocaine

[ kō-kān′ ]

A colorless or white crystalline alkaloid extracted from coca leaves. Cocaine is sometimes used in medicine as a local anesthetic, especially for the eyes, nose, or throat. It is also widely used as an illicit drug for its euphoric and stimulating effects. Chemical formula: C17H21NO4.

单词	cocaine
释义	cocaine [ koh-keyn, koh-keyn ] / koʊˈkeɪn, ˈkoʊ keɪn / SEE SYNONYMS FOR cocaine ON THESAURUS.COM noun Pharmacology. a bitter, crystalline alkaloid, C17H21NO4, obtained from coca leaves, used as a local anesthetic and also widely used as an illicit drug for its stimulant and euphorigenic properties. Origin of cocaine First recorded in 1870–75; coca + -ine¹ Words nearby cocaine cobweb houseleek, cobwebs, coca, Coca-Cola, Coca-colonize, cocaine, cocainism, cocainize, cocarcinogen, -coccal, cocci Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for cocaine Cocaine busts, tax cheats, and bribe-taking, born-again Christians: Welcome to the political scandals of 2014. 2014 Was a Delectably Good Year for Sleaze\|Patricia Murphy\|December 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He dealt drugs, was addicted to cocaine by the time he was 13, and found himself constantly in trouble with the law. Mark Wahlberg’s Pardon Plea: A Look Back At His Troubling, Violent, and Racist Rap Sheet\|Marlow Stern\|December 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST You also write about cocaine as a casual drug you dabbled in earlier. Herbie Hancock Holds Forth\|David Yaffe\|November 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST She alleges that he and twenty-or-so named colleagues collectively abused “alcohol, cocaine, mushrooms, Special-K, heroin.” The Very Rich Should Divorce Very Quietly\|Vicky Ward\|November 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Just last week, it was reported that the 44-year-old Hunter was discharged from the Navy after testing positive for cocaine. Where There’s Trouble, You’ll Usually Find Joe Biden\|Lloyd Green\|October 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In 1880, Von Arep published the results of his physiological researches with Cocaine. Coca and its Therapeutic Application, Third Edition\|Angelo Mariani Cocaine claims all this; and it is most dangerous just because, for a time, it seems able to keep its promise. Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why\|Martha M. Allen In severe attacks, and with all due caution to avoid habituation, cocaine injections may be given. Fat and Blood\|S. Weir Mitchell Cocaine causes a feeling of depression, and a marked reduction in the activity of the senses preceded by stimulation. Birds and All Nature, Vol. VI, No. 5, December 1899\|Various To relieve the pain a few drops of a sterilized 1% solution of cocaine may be instilled and left within the ear for a few minutes. A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)\|Various British Dictionary definitions for cocaine cocaine cocain / (kəˈkeɪn) / noun an addictive narcotic drug derived from coca leaves or synthesized, used medicinally as a topical anaesthetic. Formula: C 17 H 21 NO 4 Word Origin for cocaine C19: from coca + -ine 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to cocaine sugar, crack, poison, narcotic, blow, snow, ice, crystal, stuff, snort, coke, mojo, stardust, wings, controlled substance, freebase, happy dust, nose candy, speedball, white horse Cultural definitions for cocaine cocaine A drug derived from the leaves of a shrub in South America that has an intoxicating effect on the body and can result in dependency if frequently used. Cocaine is used medically as a local anesthetic. notes for cocaine Cocaine use constitutes a major drug problem in the United States. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for cocaine cocaine [ kō-kān′, kō′kān′ ] n. A colorless or white crystalline alkaloid extracted from coca leaves, sometimes used as a local anesthetic, especially for the eyes, nose, or throat, and widely used as an illicit drug for its euphoric and stimulating effects. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for cocaine cocaine [ kō-kān′ ] A colorless or white crystalline alkaloid extracted from coca leaves. Cocaine is sometimes used in medicine as a local anesthetic, especially for the eyes, nose, or throat. It is also widely used as an illicit drug for its euphoric and stimulating effects. Chemical formula: C17H21NO4. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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cocaine

noun Pharmacology.

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cocain

noun

Word Origin for cocaine

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Cultural definitions for cocaine

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Medical definitions for cocaine

n.

Scientific definitions for cocaine