cocainized; cocainizing

transitive verb

: to treat or anesthetize with cocaine

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cocainize was in 1887

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“Cocainize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocainize. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

cocainize

transitive verb
co·​cain·​ize
cocainized or British cocainised; cocainizing or British cocainising
: to treat or anesthetize with cocaine
cocainization noun
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