: a bitter crystalline alkaloid C17H21NO4 obtained from coca leaves that is used especially in the form of its hydrochloride medically as a topical anesthetic and illicitly for its euphoric effects and that may result in a compulsive psychological need
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Talis Noel, 48, allegedly had about 2 ounces of fentanyl, with smaller amounts of cocaine, and methamphetamine.
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Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
Traces of alcohol, cocaine and a prescription antidepressant were in his system in the 72 hours before his death, toxicology testing found.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
He was reportedly found with 3.3 pounds of marijuana in the car that was packaged for sale and estimated to be worth about $8,000, 1.8 grams of cocaine and more than $700, according to Hanson.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2025
Gierek planned to pay him for the killings with four 8-balls of cocaine and forgiving a $2,000 debt, according to the news outlet.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
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Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
Traces of alcohol, cocaine and a prescription antidepressant were in his system in the 72 hours before his death, toxicology testing found.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
He was reportedly found with 3.3 pounds of marijuana in the car that was packaged for sale and estimated to be worth about $8,000, 1.8 grams of cocaine and more than $700, according to Hanson.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2025
Gierek planned to pay him for the killings with four 8-balls of cocaine and forgiving a $2,000 debt, according to the news outlet.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Cocaine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocaine. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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cocaine
noun
co·caine
kō-ˈkān 
ˈkō-ˌkān
: a bitter habit-forming drug obtained from coca leaves and used in medicine to deaden pain and illegally for its euphoric effects
Medical Definition
cocaine
noun
co·caine
kō-ˈkān, ˈkō-ˌ
: a bitter crystalline alkaloid C17H21NO4 obtained from coca leaves that is used medically especially in the form of its hydrochloride C17H21NO4·HCl as a topical anesthetic and illicitly for its euphoric effects and that may result in a compulsive psychological need
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