horse tranquilizer
The term "horse tranquilizer" can refer to both a veterinary sedative and a street drug, highlighting its dual usage in medical and illicit contexts.
Definition
C1Veterinary Medicine
(technical)A powerful sedative used to calm or immobilize horses during medical procedures.
Example
- The veterinarian administered a horse tranquilizer to keep the animal calm during surgery.
B2Street Drugs
(slang, informal)A drug originally intended for veterinary use but misused as a recreational substance, often with dangerous health effects.
Example
- Authorities have reported an increase in the abuse of horse tranquilizers mixed with other substances.
Similar
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