Etymology

cocainism

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Today it means: The condition resulting from (excessive) use of cocaine; cocaine addiction. Full definition →

First used 19th c.
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The story

From cocaine + -ism, after alcoholism.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. The condition resulting from (excessive) use of cocaine; cocaine addiction.

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