codeine
An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic…An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and antitussive; often mixed with aspirin etc.
» Tom picked up his codeine at the pharmacy.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and antitussive; often mixed with aspirin etc.
Kodein, Codein
кодеи́нkodeín
derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain)
Examples
4 sentencesTom picked up his codeine at the pharmacy.
The two major active alkaloids in opium are morphine and codeine.
deDie beiden wichtigsten aktiven Alkaloide im Opium sind Morphin und Codein. — brauchinet
This cough syrup contains codeine.
He says he closely consults with a doctor, and takes medication which has codeine or other pain-killers.
Translations
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Origin
From French codéine, from Ancient Greek κώδεια (kṓdeia, “capsule of the poppy, poppy head”From French codéine, from Ancient Greek κώδεια (kṓdeia, “capsule of the poppy, poppy head”) + -ine.
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Forms
plural: codeinesWord family
14 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable