heroin
Translation
heroin
Examples
Heroin addiction is a serious problem.
Heroin addiction is a serious problem.
The police seized a large amount of heroin.
The police seized a large amount of heroin.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) as an uncountable noun Heroin is a dangerous drug.
Similar Words
Synonyms: opioid, narcotic, opiate
Etymology
From German 'Heroin', from 'heroisch' (heroic), as it was thought to be a heroic cure for morphine addiction.
Memory Tips
Remember the tragic irony: a drug named after a 'hero' that destroys lives.