hydrocodone

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English

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Chemical structure of hydrocodone
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Etymology

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From (di)hydro +‎ cod(eine) +‎ -one.

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Noun

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hydrocodone (countable and uncountable, plural hydrocodones)

  1. (pharmacology) A habit-forming compound that is derived from codeine and is administered in the form of its bitartrate C18H21NO3·C4H6O6 usually in combination with other drugs (as acetaminophen) as an analgesic or antitussive.

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Noun

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hydrocodone f (uncountable)

  1. hydrocodone