Cocain (Noun)
Meaning
A narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor applied a local anesthetic containing cocain to the patient's skin before the procedure.
- Cocain is a highly addictive substance that can have serious physical and psychological consequences.
- The coca leaves used to produce cocain have been used for centuries in traditional medicine in South America.
- Recreational use of cocain can lead to serious health problems, including heart attack and stroke.
- The police seized a large quantity of cocain from the suspect's vehicle during the traffic stop.