'Free base' definitions:

Definition of 'Free base'

From: GCIDE
  • Free base \Free" base`\ (fr[=e]" b[=a]s`), n.
  • 1. (Chem.) The basic form of an organic amine which is capable of forming acid salts such as hydrochlorides. [PJC]
  • 2. The basic form of a drug, often more powerful than a salt form because it is more readily absorbed into the blood stream. [PJC] free-base

Definition of 'Free base'

From: GCIDE
  • free-base \free-base\, Free base \Free" base`\(fr[=e]" b[=a]s`), v. i. To ingest the basic form of a narcotic drug, usually by injection. [PJC]

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