oxycodone
noun
oxy·co·done
ˌäk-sē-ˈkō-ˌdōn 
: a narcotic analgesic C18H21NO4 used especially in the form of its hydrochloride
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The Brokeback Mountain actor's death was ruled an accidental overdose from a combination of prescription drugs, including oxycodone, hydrocodone, and diazepam, which ultimately led to his untimely passing at the age of 28.
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
During the operation, agents reportedly seized 14 firearms, over a kilogram of methamphetamine pills, oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, alprazolam, marijuana, hash and over $47,000 in cash.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 2 Mar. 2025
The report said detainees were able to get contraband in through holes in the building and that some jail staff also smuggled in items, including cocaine and oxycodone.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Vicodin has hydrocodone, while Percocet has oxycodone.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
During the operation, agents reportedly seized 14 firearms, over a kilogram of methamphetamine pills, oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, alprazolam, marijuana, hash and over $47,000 in cash.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 2 Mar. 2025
The report said detainees were able to get contraband in through holes in the building and that some jail staff also smuggled in items, including cocaine and oxycodone.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Vicodin has hydrocodone, while Percocet has oxycodone.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oxycodone
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“Oxycodone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxycodone. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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