OxyContin
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Noun — A brand-name, slow-release painkiller containing oxycodone, notorious for fuelling opioid addiction in the US.
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Etymology
A trademarked name built from "oxycodone."
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What does “OxyContin” mean?
The word “OxyContin” means a brand-name, slow-release painkiller containing oxycodone, notorious for fuelling opioid addiction in the US. In plain terms, the brand name for a controlled-release oxycodone painkiller, closely tied to the opioid crisis.
How do you pronounce “OxyContin”?
“OxyContin” is pronounced ok-sih-KAHTN (/ˌɒksɪˈkɑ(n)tn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “OxyContin” in a sentence?
Here is “OxyContin” used in a sentence: “OxyContin became infamous in the 1990s and 2000s for its role in the opioid crisis.”
What part of speech is “OxyContin”?
“OxyContin” is a noun.