oxycontin
/ˌɒksɪˈkɑ(n)tn̩/
oxycontin is the alternative letter-case form of OxyContin.
Proper noun capitalized: OxyContin
OxyContin (plural OxyContins)
- A brand name for a controlled-release form of oxycodone, a synthetic analgesic drug.
- Coordinate term: MS Contin
- In his view, there is not much moral difference between the Sacklers, the enormously wealthy, extremely philanthropic family who made their money getting people addicted to OxyContin; Bill Clinton, who adopted MarketWorld’s beliefs during his presidency and in his work afterward; and others who...2018 September 28, Bethany McLean, “Beware thought leaders and the wealthy purveying answers to our social ills”, in The Washington Post
- Synonyms:
- hillbilly heroin
Synonyms of oxycontin
Forms of oxycontin
| plural | OxyContins |
|---|---|
| alternative form | oxycontin |
Origin of oxycontin
A trademark, from oxycodone + continuous.
Words formed from oxycontin
Questions about oxycontin
- What does oxycontin mean?
- Oxycontin means a brand name for a controlled-release form of oxycodone, a synthetic analgesic drug.
- What is oxycontin the alternative letter-case form of?
- Oxycontin is the alternative letter-case form of OxyContin.
- What part of speech is oxycontin?
- Oxycontin is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce oxycontin?
- Oxycontin is pronounced /ˌɒksɪˈkɑ(n)tn̩/.
Words near oxycontin in the dictionary
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