noun
coker
Coker (noun) means a plant or facility where coke (a fuel derived from coal or petroleum) is produced. Example: “The refinery’s coker runs around the clock, breaking down heavy oil into lighter products.”
noun
1
A plant or facility where coke (a fuel derived from coal or petroleum) is produced.
"The refinery’s coker runs around the clock, breaking down heavy oil into lighter products."
2
Slang for someone addicted to cocaine.
"The film portrays a coker spiraling out of control."
How to use coker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn industry, a unit that produces coke fuel; in slang, a term for a cocaine user.
When to use it
The "cocaine addict" sense is informal slang.
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Word forms
- Plural
- cokers
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The refinery’s _____ runs around the clock, breaking down heavy oil into lighter products.
Etymology
From coke plus the suffix -er.
Rhymes for coker
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What does “coker” mean?
The word “coker” means a plant or facility where coke (a fuel derived from coal or petroleum) is produced. In plain terms, in industry, a unit that produces coke fuel; in slang, a term for a cocaine user.
How do you use “coker” in a sentence?
Here is “coker” used in a sentence: “The refinery’s coker runs around the clock, breaking down heavy oil into lighter products.”
What part of speech is “coker”?
“Coker” is a noun.
How many meanings does “coker” have?
“Coker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a plant or facility where coke (a fuel derived from coal or petroleum) is produced.
