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Cocaine: meaning, definitions and examples

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cocaine

 

[ kษ™สŠหˆkeษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

illegal drug

Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug that comes from the leaves of the coca plant. It is known for its euphoric effects on the central nervous system and is often associated with addiction and various negative health impacts. Cocaine is typically used recreationally and is illegal in many places around the world.

Synonyms

blow, coke, crack, snow

Examples of usage

  • Many celebrities have struggled with cocaine addiction.
  • The police conducted a raid on a suspected cocaine distribution site.
  • Cocaine use has serious legal and health consequences.

Translations

Translations of the word "cocaine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cocaรญna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เค•เฅ‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kokain

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kokain

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะบะฐั—ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kokaina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใ‚ซใ‚คใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cocaรฏne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cocaรญna

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kokain

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”์นด์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆูƒุงูŠูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kokain

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kokaรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏๅกๅ› 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kokain

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรณkain

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะบะฐะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kokain

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cocaรญna

Word origin

The word 'cocaine' originates from the Spanish word 'cocaรญna', derived from 'coca' (the plant from which it is extracted). The coca plant has been used for thousands of years, particularly in Andean cultures for its stimulant properties. Cocaine was first isolated from coca leaves in the mid-19th century by chemists who were experimenting with the plant's alkaloids. By the late 1800s, cocaine was being used in various medical formulations and even in products like Coca-Cola, which originally included coca extract. As awareness of the drug's addictive properties grew, regulatory measures were introduced, and it became increasingly associated with illegal use. Today, cocaine is recognized not only for its potential for abuse and addiction but also for its role in criminal enterprises and public health challenges.

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