Definitions for heroin
ˈhɛr oʊ ɪnher·o·in

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. heroin, diacetylmorphinenoun

   a narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection provides the fastest and most intense rush

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1. heroinnoun

   a morphine derivative, diacetyl morphine, used to relieve severe pain and as a sedative. It is highly addictive, and its use is strictly controlled in the U.S. by federal law. It is a popular strong narcotic drug of abuse, in part because it is more soluble than morphine. It is sometimes included as one of the components of Brompton's mixture, used to control pain in terminallly ill patients.

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1. heroinnoun

   A powerful and addictive drug derived from opium producing intense euphoria classed as an illegal narcotic in most of the world.

2. Etymology: Since the 1890s from a trademark, from (due to the feelings of power and exaltation while under the influence of the drug).

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1. Heroin

   Heroin is a song by the Velvet Underground, released on their 1967 debut album The Velvet Underground & Nico. Written by Lou Reed in 1964, the song, which overtly depicts heroin use and abuse, is one of the band's most celebrated compositions. Critic Mark Deming of Allmusic writes, "While 'Heroin' hardly endorses drug use, it doesn't clearly condemn it, either, which made it all the more troubling in the eyes of many listeners."

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1. heroin

   Heroin is a highly addictive, illegal drug that belongs to the opioid class, derived from morphine, a naturally occurring substance extracted from the seed pod of certain varieties of poppy plant. It is typically sold as a white or brownish powder or as the black sticky substance known as "black tar heroin". Heroin can be injected, inhaled or smoked, and is known for its powerful effects on the central nervous system, often creating a euphoric or sedative state. Prolonged use can lead to severe health issues including overdose and death.

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1. Heroin

   Heroin, also known as diamorphine, and colloquially as H, smack, horse, brown, black, tar, and other names, is an opioid analgesic synthesized by C.R. Alder Wright in 1874 by adding two acetyl groups to the molecule morphine, found in the opium poppy. It is the 3,6-diacetyl ester of morphine. Heroin itself is an active drug, but it is also converted into morphine in the body. When used in medicine it is typically used to treat severe pain, such as that resulting from a heart attack or a severe injury. The name "heroin" is only used when being discussed in its illegal form. When it is used in a medical environment, it is referred to as diamorphine. The white crystalline form considered "pure heroin" is usually the hydrochloride salt, diacetylmorphine hydrochloride. Illicit heroin is sometimes available in freebase form, dulling the sheen and consistency to a matte-white powder. Because of its lower boiling point, the freebase form of heroin is also smokable. It is prevalent in heroin coming from Afghanistan, which as of 2004 produced roughly 87% of the world supply in illicit raw opium. However, production in Mexico has risen six times from 2007 to 2011, changing that percentage and placing Mexico as the second largest opium producer in the world.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Heroin

   A narcotic analgesic that may be habit-forming. It is a controlled substance (opium derivative) listed in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21 Parts 329.1, 1308.11 (1987). Sale is forbidden in the United States by Federal statute. (Merck Index, 11th ed)

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1. heroinnoun

   A white, odorless, bitter crystalline compound, C17H17NO(C2H3O2)2, that is derived from morphine and is a highly addictive narcotic. The worst drug known to man It's stronger than, heroin When you could look in the mirror like, "There I am" And still not see, what you've become -- Jay-Z (Lost one)

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1. heroin

   Song lyrics by heroin -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by heroin on the Lyrics.com website.

Matched Categories

1. • Hard Drug
   • Opiate

Anagrams for heroin »

1. hieron

2. hornie

How to pronounce heroin?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of heroin in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of heroin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of heroin in a Sentence

1. Claire McCaskill:

   I hear it everywhere I go: 'Drug overdose deaths, the vast majority of them related to prescription opioids or heroin, are single-handedly destroying families and communities across Missouri and the country,' and I refuse to just stand by and watch, we have an obligation to everyone devastated by this epidemic to find answers.

2. William Goodman:

   We know that the people using street drugs – illicit opioids – four out of five started with prescription pills, either they had them prescribed directly or they’re using diverted pills. And often what leads them to go from pills to injection of fentanyl or heroin is that it’s easier to get. You don’t need a prescription and it’s often much less expensive.

3. Kim Carter:

   People shooting heroin -- we'd be playing as kids, and there would be needles on the ground, it was rough.

4. Madeleine Swortwood:

   We’re really focusing on public awareness at this point, i’ve actually been in contact with a few physicians, especially addiction medicine physicians, who are treating patients with morphine addiction from consuming poppy seed tea. They are not heroin users, but they actually become addicted to the morphine from the tea.

5. Mark Hurst:

   This progress is significant because prescription opioid abuse is frequently a gateway to heroin and fentanyl use later on.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=heroin
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=heroin
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Heroin
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroin
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=heroin