"krokodil" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the Russian крокоди́л (krokodíl, “crocodile”), because of its damaging effects on the skin, possibly related to the chemical name of the precursor α-chlorocodide. Doublet of crocodile. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|ru|крокоди́л|gloss=crocodile}} Russian крокоди́л (krokodíl, “crocodile”), {{doublet|en|crocodile}} Doublet of crocodile Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} krokodil (uncountable)
  1. (slang) The drug desomorphine. Wikipedia link: Desomorphine Tags: slang, uncountable
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