cocain
Definition
Noun: 1. A powerful addictive stimulant drug: A narcotic substance, specifically an alkaloid, obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. It is used illicitly for its euphoric and stimulating effects, leading to a high potential for addiction. 2. A medicinal anesthetic: Historically used as a local anesthetic in medical procedures, particularly for surface anesthesia.
Usage and Examples
- Noun (Illicit Drug):
- The police seized a large quantity of cocain during the raid.
- Addiction to cocain can have devastating effects on health and personal life.
- Noun (Historical Medical Use):
- In the early 20th century, cocain was sometimes used as a topical anesthetic in eye surgery.
Advanced Usage and Notes
- The spelling 'cocain' is an older or less common variant. The standard modern spelling is cocaine.
- It is classified as a Schedule II drug in many countries, indicating it has a high potential for abuse but may have limited accepted medical uses.
Variants and Related Words
- Cocaine (n): The standard and most common spelling of the word.
- Coca (n): The South American plant () from whose leaves the drug is derived.
- Crack (n): A potent, smokable form of cocaine.
Synonyms
- Narcotic (in the context of an addictive illegal drug)
- Stimulant
- (Slang) Coke, snow, blow
Important Note
This word refers to an illegal and dangerous controlled substance in most of the world. The information provided is for linguistic and educational purposes only.
Noun
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a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive
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