pentazocine (B2)
noun
Definition
Pentazocine means a synthetic compound that is a potent nonaddictive analgesic, often given during childbirth.
Examples
The article uses pentazocine to mean (pharmacology) A synthetic compound that is a potent nonaddictive analgesic,....
The teacher asked students to find pentazocine in the reading.
Check the words around pentazocine to choose the right meaning.
How to Use pentazocine
- a/the pentazocine (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a pentazocine."
- pentazocine in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked pentazocine in context before translating it."
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