diacetylmorphine
|di-a-ce-tyl-mor-phine|
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/ˌdaɪəˌsɛtɪlˈmɔːrfiːn/
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/ˌdaɪəˌsɛtɪlˈmɔːfiːn/
semi-synthetic opioid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'diacetylmorphine' originates from 'Greek', specifically the word 'morphē', where 'morphē' meant 'form or shape'.
Historical Evolution
'morphē' transformed into the French word 'morphine', and eventually became the modern English word 'morphine' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a form of morphine', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a semi-synthetic opioid known as heroin'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a semi-synthetic opioid derived from morphine, commonly known as heroin.
Diacetylmorphine is often used illicitly for its euphoric effects.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/23 14:14