Meaning of the word heroin in English

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heroin

US /ˈher.oʊ.ɪn/
UK /ˈher.oʊ.ɪn/
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Noun

1.

a highly addictive analgesic drug derived from morphine, often used illicitly as a recreational drug.

Example:
The police seized a large quantity of heroin during the raid.
Addiction to heroin is a serious public health issue.
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