methadone hydrochloride

/ˌmɛθəˈdoʊn ˌˈhaɪdroʊˌklɔˈraɪd/
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Definitions of methadone hydrochloride
  1. noun
    synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction
    synonyms: dolophine hydrochloride, fixer, methadon, methadone, synthetic heroin
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    type of:
    narcotic
    a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
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