pentazocine

pen·taz·o·cine

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pen-taz-uh-seen]
- /pɛnˈtæz əˌsin/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pen-taz-uh-seen]
- /pɛnˈtæz əˌsin/

Definitions of pentazocine word

noun pentazocine a synthetic narcotic analgesic, C 1 9 H 2 7 NO, used chiefly for the relief of moderate to severe pain. 1
noun pentazocine a powerful synthetic drug used in medical practice as a narcotic analgesic 0
noun pentazocine a pain-killing, synthetic drug derived from coal tar: used in place of morphine because it is less addictive 0

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Origin of pentazocine

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

1960-65; penta- + (benz)azocine, a component of its chemical name

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Parts of speech for Pentazocine

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pentazocine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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