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Heroin - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Heroin : (noun)
1: a narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly
addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection
provides the fastest and most intense rush [syn: diacetylmorphine]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Heroin : Heroin: Semisynthetic drug derived from morphine. Discovered in 1874, it was introduced commercially in 1898 by the Bayer company in Germany. The name heroin was coined from the German
heroisch meaning heroic, strong. Heroin is stronger (more potent) than morphine.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Heroin |
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gomezhyatt: Pete Doherty Charged With Heroin Possession http://bit.ly/8PuYAM |
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4sofie: Doherty charged with Heroin possession http://bit.ly/7LqXFP |
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AndrewKinstler: you know you're completely worthless when your Heroin addict roommate is out of bed before you are. |
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