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cocaine

/koʊˈkeɪn/
/kəʊˈkeɪn/
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Definitions of cocaine
  1. noun
    a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive
    synonyms: cocain
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    types:
    basuco
    low-grade cocaine mixed with coca paste and cannabis
    type of:
    hard drug
    a narcotic that is considered relatively strong and likely to cause addiction
Pronunciation
US
/koʊˈkeɪn/
UK
/kəʊˈkeɪn/
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