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a drug on the market Definition


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drug
noun
    1. Any chemical substance which, when taken into the body or applied externally, has a specific effect on its functioning.
      Thesaurus: medicine, medication, remedy.
    2. Any such substance, especially one which is abused, habitual or addictive, and possession of which is illegal.
    3. Anything craved for.
verb drugged, drugging
    1. To administer a drug to (a person or animal).
      Thesaurus: medicate, treat, dose.
    2. To poison or stupefy with drugs.
      Thesaurus: anaesthetize, numb, dope, deaden, knock out, put to sleep.
    3. To mix or season (food) with drugs.
Idiom: a drug on the market
    A commodity in plentiful supply but not in demand.
Etymology: 14c: from French drogue.



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