Heroin
Translation of "heroin" into Russian
Definitions
heroin
NounUK
/ˈhɛrəʊɪn/
US
/ˈhɛroʊɪn/
A highly addictive drug derived from morphine, often used illegally for its euphoric effects.
The police seized a large quantity of heroin during the raid.
Diacetylmorphine when used legally as a powerful analgesic in medical settings.
Medical heroin is occasionally prescribed for chronic, intractable pain in some European countries.
heroin
AdjectiveUK
/ˈhɛrəʊɪn/
US
/ˈhɛroʊɪn/
Relating to, involving, or containing heroin.
The city is grappling with a heroin epidemic that shows no signs of slowing.