cook back

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Meaning · English

To recook a drug (especially crack cocaine) in an aqueous solution (water) in order to isolate and concentrate the active ingredients, thereby increasing its potency.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chưng lại một loại thuốc trong dung dịch nước để cô đặc hoạt chất

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

This product is really low. You might need to cook it back.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cook back” mean?

To recook a drug (especially crack cocaine) in an aqueous solution (water) in order to isolate and concentrate the active ingredients, thereby increasing its potency.

Is “cook back” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.