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cocaine

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

co·caine

noun \kō-ˈkān, ˈkō-ˌ\

Definition of COCAINE

: a bitter crystalline alkaloid C17H21NO4 obtained from coca leaves that is used especially in the form of its hydrochloride medically as a topical anesthetic and illicitly for its euphoric effects and that may result in a compulsive psychological need

First Known Use of COCAINE

1874

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