GHB
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- noun
- /dʒiː eɪtʃ biː/
- Offensive
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GHB
- GHB, an odorless, colorless liquid, is particularly dangerous because it is easily added to beverages without the teen noticing it, and because the margin between a recreational dose of GHB and a lethal overdose is narrow.
So that incident, GHB, alcohol driving that, that was not bottom for John Stamos.
- So that incident, GHB, alcohol driving that, that was not bottom for John Stamos.
Examples
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The authorities issued a warning about GHB, as it can be combined with alcohol and used recreationally.
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The Drug Enforcement Administration reported about 60 GHB deaths since 1990, and there's still much to learn about the drug.
Fiction book (2002) -
GHB is a sedative that became illegal in 2000
Academic text (2006) -
Here are a few ways to protect yourself from GHB, the date-rape drug: Sidebar 1.
Fiction book (2002) -
In her system, they find high levels of GHB, the date rape drug.
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Many college campuses are increasing awareness about the dangers of GHB, a depressant often used for date rape.
Synonyms
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A slang name for an illegal party drug
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A street name for the dangerous drug GHB that makes people very sleepy
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A street name for a strong illegal drug that makes people sleepy
A clear, odorless drug that makes people very sleepy, can cause unconsciousness, and may be given secretly to harm them
An illegal drug used at parties that makes people sleepy and dizzy
A liquid drug that makes people feel very happy and sleepy
Surface Forms
Morphology
GHB = G + H + B
GHB is an initialism formed from the name of the chemical (gamma-hydroxybutyrate); the letters themselves do not transparently convey meaning to an average learner.
Etymology
GHB is the short name for the chemical gamma-hydroxybutyrate, so the letters are simply a quick label for a long chemical name, like using 'DNA' for a long scientific word; because those letters name the chemical, they are used for the party drug that can be slipped into drinks.