cocaine
Translation
cocaine
Examples
He was arrested for possession of cocaine.
He was arrested for possession of cocaine.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a powerful illegal drug Cocaine is a highly addictive substance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crack, snow, charlie (slang)
Etymology
From Spanish 'coca' (from Quechua 'kúka'), plus the chemical suffix '-ine'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'coca' plant from which it is derived.