coke

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : désigne un combustible solide carboné obtenu à partir du charbon, ou un terme d'argot pour la cocaïne.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a solid carbon fuel produced from coal, or it can be a slang term for cocaine.

1. Carbon fuelB2formaltechnical

   A solid carbon-rich fuel produced by heating coal in the absence of air, used in industrial processes.

   Coke (combustible)

   • The steel factory uses coke in its blast furnaces.
   • Coke is a byproduct of coal distillation.
   • The production of coke releases various gases.

2. Street name for cocaineC1slang

   A slang term for cocaine, a powerful and addictive stimulant drug.

   cocaïne (argot)

   • The dealer was arrested for selling coke on the street.
   • He admitted to using coke at the party.
   • The documentary explored the dangers of coke addiction.

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• Verbe signifiant transformer du charbon en coke en le chauffant sans accès à l'air, ou, de manière informelle, ajouter ou consommer de la cocaïne.

A verb meaning to convert coal into coke by heating it in the absence of air, or informally, to add or use cocaine.

1. To become cokeC1formal

   To transform into coke, a solid carbonaceous fuel derived from coal, through a process of heating in the absence of air.

   se transformer en coke

   • The coal will coke in the furnace at high temperatures.
   • The process of coking involves heating coal to produce coke.
   • The material began to coke after prolonged exposure to heat.