cocaine
An addictive drug derived from coca or prepared synthetically, used sometimes…An addictive drug derived from coca (Erythroxylum) or prepared synthetically, used sometimes medicinally as a local anesthetic and, often illegally, as a stimulant.
» He is addicted to cocaine.
Er ist kokainabhängig. — Wolf
Он сидит на кокаине. — sharptoothed
Він залежний він кокаїну. — deniko
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3 senses(uncountable)An addictive drug derived from coca (Erythroxylum) or prepared synthetically, used sometimes medicinally as a local anesthetic and, often illegally, as a stimulant.
a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive
An addictive drug derived from coca (Erythroxylum) or prepared synthetically, used sometimes medicinally as a local anesthetic and, often illegally, as a stimulant.
(countable, uncountable, usually)The powder form of this drug, specifically.
Kokain
кокаи́нkokaín
кокаї́нkokajín
(countable)Any chemical derivative of this drug.
Examples
95 sentencesHe is addicted to cocaine.
Він залежний він кокаїну. — deniko
ruОн сидит на кокаине. — sharptoothed
deEr ist kokainabhängig. — Wolf
Did you know Tom was using cocaine?
Tom was arrested for carrying 30 grams of cocaine.
ruТома арестовали за ношение 30 грамм кокаина. — astyng
I didn't know Tom was a cocaine addict.
I didn't know that Tom was a cocaine addict.
Translations
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Forms
plural: cocainesSynonyms
34 synonymsWord family
25 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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