cocaine
UK: kəʊˈkeɪn | US: koʊˈkeɪn
n. a crystalline alkaloid drug obtained from coca leaves, used as a local anesthetic or illegally as a stimulant.
coca<coca plant (from Quechua kuka)> + ine<chemical suffix (from Latin -ina)>
Etymology Origin:
The word "cocaine" combines "coca," borrowed from the Quechua word kuka for the coca plant, and the chemical suffix "-ine," derived from Latin -ina (used to form names of alkaloids and other compounds). The term emerged in the mid-19th century when the drug was first isolated from coca leaves. The suffix "-ine" reflects its classification as an alkaloid, similar to other substances like caffeine or morphine.
Cocaine was originally used medicinally as a local anesthetic.
The police seized a large shipment of cocaine at the border.
Prolonged use of cocaine can lead to severe health problems.
In the 19th century, cocaine was an ingredient in some tonics and elixirs.
The effects of cocaine include increased energy and euphoria.