heroin

Definition of heroin in English English dictionary: A powerful and addictive drug derived from opium producing intense euphoria classed as a narcotic in most of the world
The reason why Jon & Kate Plus 8 is such a hot topic is because it might all be a sham. It’s been claimed that Jon has a string of mistresses, that Kate had an affair with her bodyguard and that Baby Number Six is actually a shaved Ewok with a catastrophic heroin addiction. Or something.; A narcotic, often known as h, Harry, horse, stuff, junk, smack, scag; The potent, widely abused opiate that produces a profound addiction It consists of two morphine molecules linked together chemically; {i} addictive narcotic which is made from morphine; Heroin is a powerful drug which some people take for pleasure, but which they can become addicted to. a powerful and illegal drug made from morphine be on/use/take heroin (heros ( HERO); because taking it is said to make people feel heroic). Heterocyclic compound, a highly addictive alkaloid derivative of morphine (chemically, it is diacetylmorphine) that makes up a large portion of illicit narcotics traffic. Easily made from morphine, it was developed and first used as an analgesic, but its undesirable effects outweighed its value, and it is illegal in most countries. Injection brings an ecstatic, warm, glowing sensation, followed by relaxation and contentment. Within half a day withdrawal symptoms set in, with a craving for more. Development of tolerance, requiring ever greater amounts for the same effects, leads to drug addiction. Illegal street heroin is usually only 2-5% pure; unwitting injection of relatively pure heroin is a major cause of overdose, resulting in depressed respiration, coma, and death; A strong narcotic analgesic drug derived for the opium poppy; A highly addictive partly synthetic narcotic derived from morphine; a narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection provides the fastest and most intense rush; A semisynthetic opiate derivative used in a variety of cough and cold preparations Its abuse potential is between that of codeine and morphine; stuff; jones; smack; horse; stuff -; junk; scat; scag; skank
heroin chic: A fashion trend begun in the late 1990s revolving around models who bore characteristics of heroin addicts
heroin addict: someone addicted to heroin
heroin addict: person addicted to heroin (addictive narcotic)
heroin addiction: an addiction to heroin
Heroin.: second to none
heroin.: china white
heroine: A female hero
heroine: A female lead character
hillbilly heroin: oxycodone, an opiate drug
heroine: {n} a brave or very bold woman
black heroin: A dark, sticky, extremely potent and highly addictive form of heroin, the purity of which is often as high as 60 to 70 percent
heroine: the main good female character in a work of fiction
heroine: A heroine is a woman who has done something brave, new, or good, and who is therefore greatly admired by a lot of people. The national heroine of the day was Xing Fen, winner of the first Gold medal of the Games
heroine: The heroine of a book, play, film, or story is the main female character, who usually has good qualities. The heroine is a senior TV executive. = protagonist
heroine: a woman possessing heroic qualities or a woman who has performed heroic deeds
heroine: the main good female character in a work of fiction a woman possessing heroic qualities or a woman who has performed heroic deeds
heroine: A woman of an heroic spirit
heroine: {i} female hero, extraordinarily brave woman; primary female character (of a story, play, etc.)
heroine: If you describe a woman as your heroine, you mean that you admire her greatly, usually because of a particular quality or skill that she has. My heroine was Elizabeth Taylor. = idol
heroine: The principal female person who figures in a remarkable action, or as the subject of a poem or story

heroin

Hyphenation

her·o·in

Turkish pronunciation

herōın

Synonyms

diacetylmorphine, diamorphine, big h, boy, dope, junk, horse, skag, smack, candy, crap, doojee, drug, flea powder, h

Pronunciation

/ˈherōən/ /ˈhɛroʊən/

Etymology

() Since the 1890s from a German trademark Ancient Greek ἥρως (hērōs, “hero”) (due to the feelings of power and exaltation while under the influence of the drug).

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