Cocainisation

/koʊˌkeɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The British English spelling of the process or result of treating someone or something with cocaine or becoming affected by cocaine use.

Etymology

From 'cocaine' plus the British suffix pattern '-isation' (American English uses '-ization'). The '-isation' suffix indicates the process or result of making something into cocaine or cocaine-like.

Kelly Says

The British '-isation' versus American '-ization' split happens throughout medical terminology, creating a transatlantic spelling divide that confuses international researchers reading medical journals from different countries!

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