cocaine

/kə'kein/

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • A powerful stimulant drug: "cocaine" is a narcotic substance derived from the leaves of the coca plant. It is an alkaloid that can be used as a local anesthetic but is more commonly known as an illegal drug taken for its euphoric effects, which can lead to powerful addiction.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The police seized a large shipment of cocaine at the border.
  • He struggled with a severe addiction to cocaine for many years.
  • In its pure form, cocaine is a white, crystalline powder.

Advanced Usage

• "Cocaine abuse": the harmful or excessive use of the drug.

  • The documentary focused on the devastating effects of cocaine abuse in urban communities.

• "Cocaine addiction": a state of physiological or psychological dependence on the drug.

  • Overcoming cocaine addiction requires comprehensive medical and psychological support.

Variants and Related Words

• Coca (n): the South American shrub whose leaves are the source of cocaine.

  • The coca plant has been cultivated in the Andes for centuries.

• Crack cocaine (n): a smokable, freebase form of cocaine that is highly addictive.

  • Crack cocaine emerged as a public health crisis in the 1980s.

Synonyms

• Coke (n, informal): a common street name for cocaine.
• Blow (n, slang): another informal term for cocaine.
• Stimulant (n): a broader category of substances that increase activity in the body, which includes cocaine.

Related Phrases

• "To be on cocaine": to be under the influence of the drug.

  • His erratic behavior suggested he might be on cocaine.

• "Cocaine trafficking": the illegal trade of the drug.

  • The cartel was involved in international cocaine trafficking.

Notes on Meaning

• While "cocaine" historically had legitimate medical use as a local anesthetic, its contemporary primary meaning refers to its status as a controlled and illegal substance with high abuse potential. The term is almost exclusively used in contexts related to drugs, crime, addiction, and public health.

Học thuật

Noun

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

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• cocain