OxyContin en · PROPN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɒksɪˈkɑ(n)ʔn̩/
- /ˌɒksɪˈkɑ(n)tn̩/
Etymology
A trademark, from oxycodone + continuous.
Meanings
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A brand name for a controlled-release form of oxycodone, a synthetic analgesic drug.
Coordinate term: MS Contin
In his view, there is not much moral difference between the Sacklers, the enormously wealthy, extremely philanthropic family who made their money getting people addicted to OxyContin; Bill Clinton, who adopted MarketWorld’s beliefs during his presidency and in his work afterward; and others who have done nothing so obviously huge or harmful, but who aren’t willing to go radical, either.
2018 September 28, Bethany McLean, “Beware thought leaders and the wealthy purveying answers to our social ills”, in The Washington Post:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| OxyContins | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| oxycontin | alternative | lexicographic |