Cocaine (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 cocaine solution to the patient's skin to numb the area before the procedure.
- Cocaine is a highly regulated substance due to its potential for abuse and addiction.
- In the early 20th century, cocaine was used as a local anesthetic in some medical procedures, but its use has largely been replaced by safer alternatives.
- The comedian's joke about cocaine use sparked a heated debate about the dangers of glorifying substance abuse in media.
- Years of struggling with cocaine addiction had taken a significant toll on the musician's health and career.