Definition von coke

Häufigkeit

coke

(koʊk )

1. unzählbares Substantiv

Coke is a solid black substance that is produced from coal and is burned as a fuel.

...a coke-burning stove.

2. unzählbares Substantiv

Coke is the same as cocaine.

[informal]

Häufigkeit

Coke in American

(kʊk ; kook)

Sir Edward1552-1634; Eng. jurist

Häufigkeit

coke in American 1

(koʊk ; kōk)

Substantiv

coal from which most of the gases have been removed by heating: it burns with intense heat and little smoke, and is used as an industrial fuel

a solid residue left after the distillation of petroleum or other liquid hydrocarbons

Verb transitiv, Verb intransitiv Wortformen:coked or ˈcoking

to change into coke

Wortherkunft von coke

< ME colke, core, charcoal (the unconsumed “core” of burned wood) < IE *gel-ĝ-, rounded < base *gel-: see claw

Häufigkeit

coke in American 2

(koʊk ; kōk)

Substantiv

1. Slang

cocaine

Verb intransitiv Wortformen:coked or ˈcoking

to use cocaine, often to excess

with out or up

Wortherkunft von coke

short for cocaine

Häufigkeit

coke in British 1

(kəʊk )

Substantiv

a solid-fuel product containing about 80 per cent of carbon produced by distillation of coal to drive off its volatile constituents: used as a fuel and in metallurgy as a reducing agent for converting metal oxides into metals

any similar material, such as the layer formed in the cylinders of a car engine by incomplete combustion of the fuel

Verb

to become or convert into coke

Wortherkunft von coke

C17: probably a variant of C14 northern English dialect colk core, of obscure origin

Häufigkeit

coke in British 2

(kəʊk )

Substantiv

slang short for cocaine

Häufigkeit

Coke in British 1

(kəʊk )

Substantiv

trademark short for Coca-Cola

Häufigkeit

Coke in British 2

(kʊk , kəʊk )

Substantiv

Sir Edward. 1552–1634, English jurist, noted for his defence of the common law against encroachment from the Crown: the Petition of Right (1628) was largely his work

2. (kʊk )

Thomas William, 1st Earl of Leicester, known as Coke of Holkham. 1752–1842, English agriculturist: pioneered agricultural improvement and considerably improved productivity at his Holkham estate in Norfolk

Häufigkeit

coke in Chemical Engineering

(koʊk)

Substantiv

(Chemical Engineering: Energy and sustainability)

Coke is a fuel that is made by the carbonization of fossil fuels.

By-products of this conversion of coal to coke include coal tar, ammonia, light oils, and coal gas.

Coke is prepared from bituminous coals by pyrolysis or dry distillation.

Coke is a fuel that is made by the carbonization of fossil fuels.

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My reluctance to take coke on health grounds turns out to be entirely justified. Times, Sunday Times (2010)And the former coke addict is releasing an album next year. The Sun (2008)Rats that were offered sweets or allowed to play with other rats were able to kick their coke habit. Times, Sunday Times (2013)As in any other business, people who take coke are seen as a bit of a liability by the suits. Times, Sunday Times (2007)An autopsy showed he had taken coke, ecstasy and speed while other clubbers said he had also been boozing heavily. The Sun (2013)It would be hypocritical for many politicians to say that it is morally reprehensible to take drugs when they themselves once smoked dope or took coke. Times, Sunday Times (2015)His coke habit was massive. The Sun (2013)Nose like a coke addict. Times, Sunday Times (2010)The source added: 'People like to take coke before they go to the game as it adds to the buzz. The Sun (2015)Those who admitted taking coke said they might take some at a dinner party - shared with other guests - and also at house parties. Times, Sunday Times (2013)