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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRohypnol
/roʊˈhɪpnɒl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A powerful prescription sedative drug containing flunitrazepam, known for causing central nervous system depression, amnesia, and muscle relaxation.
"Rohypnol is strictly regulated and illegal in many jurisdictions due to its abuse potential." - 2
A substance frequently associated with drug-facilitated sexual assault, often slipped into beverages surreptitiously.
"Public awareness campaigns warn patrons never to leave their drinks unattended to prevent exposure to Rohypnol."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term is a proprietary brand name coined by Hoffmann-La Roche, combining 'Roche' (the pharmaceutical company name) with the chemical suffix '-hypnol' derived from hypnotic, referencing its sleep-inducing sedative properties. Introduced in the 1970s as a prescription medication for severe insomnia, it subsequently entered general lexicon primarily associated with its illicit use as a date rape drug.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Rohypnol" is said worldwide
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Rohypnol
Transliteration: rohypnol
"Le Rohypnol est un sédatif puissant soumis à de strictes réglementations."
Rohypnol
Transliteration: Rohypnol
"Rohypnol wird oft als Betäubungsmittel missbraucht."
Rohypnol
Transliteration: rohypnol
"Il Rohypnol è un farmaco con forti proprietà sedative."
Rohypnol
Transliteration: rohypnol
"El Rohypnol es conocido comúnmente como una droga de sumisión química."
Rohypnol
Transliteration: rohypnol
"O uso de Rohypnol é rigorosamente controlado pelas autoridades de saúde."
रोहिपनॉल
Transliteration: rohipnaal
"रोहिपनॉल एक शक्तिशाली शामक दवा है।"
氟硝西泮
Transliteration: fú níu xī pàn
"氟硝西泮是一种强效镇静剂。"
로히프놀
Transliteration: rohipeunol
"로히프놀은 강력한 중추신경 억제제입니다."
ロヒプノール
Transliteration: rohipunōru
"ロヒプノールは強力な睡眠薬として知られています。"
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