cocain

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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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cocaine