How Do You Spell FREEBASING?

Pronunciation: [fɹˈiːbe͡ɪsɪŋ] (IPA)

Freebasing is a term used to describe a form of drug use where a person smokes a concentrated form of a drug, typically cocaine. The spelling of the word "freebasing" can be broken down into its constituent phonemes: /f/ /r/ /i:/ /b/ /eɪ/ /s/ /ɪ/ /ŋ/. The phoneme /i:/ represents the vowel sound in "free" and is followed by the phoneme /b/, which is the first sound in "base". The phoneme /eɪ/ represents the diphthong (two-vowel sound) in "basing" and is followed by the phoneme /s/ and then /ɪ/ and /ŋ/ represent the sounds in "ing".

FREEBASING Meaning and Definition

  1. Freebasing refers to a method of ingesting drugs that involves converting a water-insoluble drug into a vaporized form for inhalation. This technique is primarily associated with the use of cocaine, although it has been adapted for other substances as well. The term "freebase" can also be used as a noun to describe the purified and potent form of the drug utilized in this process.

    To freebase a drug, one typically starts with its hydrochloride salt form and chemically alters it to produce a compound with a lower melting point. This allows the drug to be vaporized at a lower temperature without decomposition. The transformation often involves the addition of a base, such as baking soda or ammonia, which facilitates the removal of the drug's hydrochloride component. The resulting freebase is then heated on a specialized surface or utensil, such as a glass pipe or foil, and the vapor is inhaled through a pipe or straw.

    The practice of freebasing is known for its rapid and intense effects. By converting cocaine into a vapor, it allows for the drug to reach the brain more rapidly, resulting in an almost instantaneous and highly intense high. However, freebasing presents significant risks. The process itself involves handling volatile and hazardous substances and may lead to accidents or explosions if not conducted with caution. Moreover, the highly concentrated and potent nature of freebase drugs can substantially increase the risk of overdose and addiction. Overall, freebasing is considered a dangerous and illicit practice due to its associated health risks and legal implications.

Common Misspellings for FREEBASING

Etymology of FREEBASING

The word "freebasing" is derived from the combination of two terms: "free" and "base".

The term "free" refers to the concept of being unrestricted, without limitation, or available without charge. In the context of drug use, it signifies the absence of a binding agent or additive to a substance, specifically cocaine, which allows for a purer form of the drug.

The term "base" refers to a substance that is alkaline or amine in nature, commonly used as a specific type of chemical compound. In drug culture, the term "base" is used to describe the process of converting a drug, like cocaine hydrochloride, into a more volatile, vaporizable, and inhalable form.

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Conjugate verb Freebasing

CONDITIONAL

I would freebasing
you would freebasing
he/she/it would freebasing
we would freebasing
they would freebasing

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be freebasing
you would be freebasing
he/she/it would be freebasing
we would be freebasing
they would be freebasing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have freebasing
you would have freebasing
he/she/it would have freebasing
we would have freebasing
they would have freebasing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been freebasing
you would have been freebasing
he/she/it would have been freebasing
we would have been freebasing
they would have been freebasing

FUTURE

I will freebase
you will freebase
he/she/it will freebase
we will freebase
they will freebase

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be freebasing
you will be freebasing
he/she/it will be freebasing
we will be freebasing
they will be freebasing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have freebased
you will have freebased
he/she/it will have freebased
we will have freebased
they will have freebased

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been freebasing
you will have been freebasing
he/she/it will have been freebasing
we will have been freebasing
they will have been freebasing

IMPERATIVE

you freebase
we let´s freebase

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to freebase

PAST

I freebased
you freebased
he/she/it freebased
we freebased
they freebased

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was freebasing
you were freebasing
he/she/it was freebasing
we were freebasing
they were freebasing

PAST PARTICIPLE

freebased

PAST PERFECT

I had freebased
you had freebased
he/she/it had freebased
we had freebased
they had freebased

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been freebasing
you had been freebasing
he/she/it had been freebasing
we had been freebasing
they had been freebasing

PRESENT

I freebase
you freebase
he/she/it freebases
we freebase
they freebase

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am freebasing
you are freebasing
he/she/it is freebasing
we are freebasing
they are freebasing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

freebasing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have freebased
you have freebased
he/she/it has freebased
we have freebased
they have freebased

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been freebasing
you have been freebasing
he/she/it has been freebasing
we have been freebasing
they have been freebasing

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