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cocaine

Pronunciation: /kə(ʊ)ˈkeɪn/
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Definition of cocaine

noun

[mass noun]
  • an addictive drug derived from coca or prepared synthetically, used as an illegal stimulant and sometimes medicinally as a local anaesthetic.
    • Chemical formula: C17H21NO4

Origin:

mid 19th century: from coca + -ine4

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