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| dope [ dōp ] |
noun (plural dopes) |
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1. illegal drug: an illegal drug, especially marijuana
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slang
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2. drug affecting performance: a drug given illegally, e.g. to racehorses or athletes, to affect performance
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3. inside information: confidential information about somebody or something
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slang
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4. fool: somebody who is regarded as unintelligent
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informal insult
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5. chemistry viscous liquid: a viscous liquid. Use: lubrication, waterproofing and strengthening fabrics, coating aircraft wings, improving the combustion of engine fuels.
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6. chemistry absorbent material: an absorbent material. Use: manufacture of dynamite.
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7. electronics
Same as dopant
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transitive verb (past and past participle doped, present participle dop·ing, 3rd person present singular dopes) |
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1. add drug to food or drink: to add a drug to food or drink secretly in order to affect performance or consciousness
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2. electronics add impurity to semiconductor: to add a substance such as arsenic or antimony to a semiconductor material like silicon or germanium during the manufacturing process in order to increase its conductivity
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adjective |
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extreme sports cool: in snowboarding, cool, hip, or generally good or stylish
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slang
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| [Early 19th century. < Dutch doop "thick dipping sauce" < doopen "dip, mix"] |
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  dop·er noun |
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