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opiate

noun

/ˈoʊpiət/

Meaning

a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep

The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.

opiate of the masses

narcotic, sedative, painkiller, drug

stimulant, energizer

opiate addiction, opiate crisis, prescribed opiate

the quality of being pleasing to look at; attractiveness

A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.

on or to an upper floor of a building; the upper floor or floors

a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime

Achieving maximum efficiency or improvement.

a container with a lid, spout, and handle, used for boiling water