COCAINA POWDER Meaning and
Definition
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Cocaina powder, commonly known as cocaine powder or simply cocaine, refers to a highly addictive stimulant drug that comes from the leaves of the coca plant, native to South America. It is derived through a complex refining process, resulting in a white powdery substance with a crystalline appearance.
Cocaina powder is a powerful central nervous system stimulant that is primarily used for its euphoric and energizing effects. Its psychoactive properties induce increased alertness, heightened confidence, and a sense of well-being. However, it also carries numerous negative effects, including increased heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature, as well as constricted blood vessels.
The powder is often snorted, but it can also be dissolved and injected intravenously or converted into a solid form (known as crack cocaine) for smoking. The rapid onset and short duration of its effects contribute to its addictive nature, leading users to seek repeated and escalating doses.
Cocaina powder has a long history of recreational use, primarily for its ability to produce a euphoric high. However, it is classified as a Schedule II Controlled Substance due to its high potential for abuse and addiction. The production, sale, and possession of cocaine are illegal in most countries, with penalties varying depending on jurisdiction.
It is important to note that the dictionary definition provided here is for informational purposes only and does not endorse or promote the recreational use or legality of cocaine.
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Cocaine hydrochloride, occurs in prisms, leaflets, or crystalline powder; local anesthetic, mydriatic, and sedative; internal dose gr. 1/4-1/2 (0.015-0.03).
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for COCAINA POWDER
- xocaina powder
- vocaina powder
- focaina powder
- docaina powder
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- ckcaina powder
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- coxaina powder
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- cofaina powder
- codaina powder
- coczina powder
- cocsina powder
- cocwina powder
- cocqina powder
- cocauna powder
- cocajna powder
Etymology of COCAINA POWDER
The etymology of the word "cocaina powder" can be traced back to various sources.
The term "cocaina" comes from the Spanish language, where it refers to the substance known as cocaine. Spanish adopted the word from the indigenous Quechua language spoken in the Andean region of South America, where the coca plant is native. In Quechua, the word "kukama" referred to the coca leaf, from which cocaine is derived. This was then transliterated into Spanish as "cocaína" with the addition of an accent mark.
The word "cocaina" or "cocaine" entered English in the late 19th century, primarily as a pharmaceutical term. It was derived directly from Spanish or through French, where it was spelled as "cocaïne". The "e" at the end is added in French to indicate a nasalized pronunciation.
