crack cocaine

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Etymology

So named due to the break up (crack, cracking) of crystals of cocaine during its manufacture.

Noun

crack cocaine (uncountable)

  1. A mixture of baking soda and cocaine in solid form that is smoked in a pipe as a narcotic.
  2. A mixture of salt substitute, ether, and cocaine in a semi-liquid form, which is far more potent than if made with baking soda alone.

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