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freebase

/ˈfɹiːbeɪs/

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noun

Freie Base

The purified, dry form of an amine, especially an alkaloid natural product, that is normally used in solution.

Examples :

"The chemist carefully weighed the freebase before dissolving it in the solvent for the experiment. "

Der Chemiker wog die freie Base sorgfältig ab, bevor er sie für das Experiment in dem Lösungsmittel auflöste.

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noun

Crack, freie Base

(specifically) The purified, dry form of certain illegal drugs, especially cocaine.

Examples :

"The police found a small amount of freebase cocaine during the raid. "

Die Polizei fand während der Razzia eine kleine Menge Crack-Kokain.

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verb

Kristallisieren, reinigen

To purify a drug by crystallization.

Examples :

"The chemist had to freebase the cocaine to remove impurities before testing its purity. "

Der Chemiker musste das Kokain kristallisieren, um Verunreinigungen zu entfernen, bevor er seine Reinheit testete.

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verb

Crack rauchen

To use a purified drug, especially cocaine, by heating it and inhaling the fumes produced.

Examples :

"He frebased the cocaine, despite knowing the dangers. "

Trotz der Gefahren rauchte er Crack.

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