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- [meth-uh-dohn]
- /ˈmɛθ əˌdoʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [meth-uh-dohn]
- /ˈmɛθ əˌdoʊn/
Definition of methadon word
- noun methadon a synthetic narcotic, C 2 1 H 2 8 ClNO, similar to morphine but effective orally, used in the relief of pain and as a heroin substitute in the treatment of heroin addiction. 1
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Origin of methadon
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1945-50; meth(yl) + a(mino) + d(iphenyl) + (heptan)one
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Parts of speech for Methadon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
methadon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
methadon usage trend in Literature
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