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cocaine

/kəʊˈkeɪn/

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noun

/kəʊˈkeɪn/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее наркотический алкалоид, извлекаемый из листьев коки, используемый в качестве местного анестетика или принимаемый для удовольствия, и способный вызывать сильную зависимость.

A noun referring to a narcotic alkaloid extracted from coca leaves, used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure, and can become powerfully addictive.

uncountable

  1. C1formalmedical

    A powerful, addictive narcotic alkaloid extracted from coca leaves, used historically as a local anesthetic and recreationally for its euphoric effects.

    ruНаркотический алкалоид

    • The doctor used a cocaine solution as a topical anesthetic during the minor surgery.
    • Chronic use of cocaine can lead to severe addiction and health problems.
    • Law enforcement agencies work to combat the illegal trafficking of cocaine.

    Synonymsblowcokeflakenose candysnowtoot

Forms
  • cocaines plural form
  • cocaines' possessive plural form
  • cocaine's possessive singular form