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narcotic

nɑːˈkɒtɪk

noun

narkotyk

narˈkɔtɨk· rzeczownik
Definition

A drug that causes drowsiness, dulls the senses, and relieves pain, often addictive and controlled by law.

Examples
The doctor prescribed a strong narcotic for the patient's severe pain.
Lekarz przepisał silny narkotyk na silny ból pacjenta.
Illegal narcotics pose a serious public health threat.
Nielegalne narkotyki stanowią poważne zagrożenie dla zdrowia publicznego.
Synonyms
drugopiatesedative
Collocations
illegal narcoticpowerful narcoticsynthetic narcotic

adjective

narkotyczny

narkɔˈtɨt͡ʂnɨ· przymiotnik
Definition

Relating to or having the properties of a narcotic drug, such as causing sleep or relieving pain.

Examples
The plant's leaves have a narcotic effect when consumed.
Liście tej rośliny mają narkotyczne działanie po spożyciu.
He was in a narcotic stupor after the surgery.
Był w narkotycznym otępieniu po operacji.
Synonyms
sedativesoporificanalgesic
Collocations
narcotic effectnarcotic substancenarcotic painkiller
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