Desomorphine

Pronunciation: /ˌdiːsoʊˈmɔːrˌfiːn/

Definitions of desomorphine

noun a synthetic opioid drug used as a recreational drug and sometimes called 'krokodil'

Example Sentences

A1 Desomorphine is a powerful painkiller.

A2 The use of desomorphine has been linked to serious health risks.

B1 Doctors sometimes prescribe desomorphine for severe pain management.

B2 There are strict regulations in place for the production and distribution of desomorphine.

C1 Research is ongoing to explore potential new applications for desomorphine.

C2 The chemical structure of desomorphine makes it highly potent and addictive.

Examples of desomorphine in a Sentence

formal Desomorphine is a semi-synthetic opioid that is derived from morphine.

informal I heard that some people call desomorphine 'krokodil' on the streets.

slang Have you ever tried that new street drug, desomorphine?

figurative Desomorphine can be seen as a dangerous shortcut to numb the pain of reality.

Grammatical Forms of desomorphine

• plural: desomorphines
• comparative: more desomorphine
• superlative: most desomorphine
• present tense: desomorphine
• future tense: will desomorphine
• perfect tense: has desomorphine
• continuous tense: is desomorphining
• singular: desomorphine
• positive degree: desomorphine
• infinitive: to desomorphine
• gerund: desomorphining
• participle: desomorphined

Origin and Evolution of desomorphine

First Known Use: 1932 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'desomorphine' originates from the chemical structure of the drug itself, which is a derivative of morphine.

Evolution of the word: Desomorphine was first synthesized in 1932 in the United States as a potential substitute for morphine. It gained popularity in Russia in the early 2000s under the street name 'krokodil', due to its side effects causing skin to become scaly like a crocodile's skin.