crack cocaine
A mixture of baking soda and cocaine in solid form that is smoked in a pipe as a narcoticA mixture of baking soda and cocaine in solid form that is smoked in a pipe as a narcotic.
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2 senses(uncountable)A mixture of baking soda and cocaine in solid form that is smoked in a pipe as a narcotic.
Crack
крэкkrɛk
a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive
(uncountable)A mixture of salt substitute, ether, and cocaine in a semi-liquid form, which is far more potent than if made with baking soda alone.
Examples
5 sentencesHow addictive is crack cocaine?
Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine.
His life spiraled out of control after he started smoking crack cocaine.
I don't use crack cocaine.
Sami began smoking crack cocaine.
Translations
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Origin
So named due to the crackling sound of the pieces when it is smoked.So named due to the crackling sound of the pieces when it is smoked.
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Synonyms
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