why do they call crack "crack"?

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why do they call crack "crack"?

2007-02-10 18:09:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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To obtain crack-cocaine, ordinary cocaine hydrochloride is concentrated by heating the drug in a solution of baking soda until the water evaporates. This type of base-cocaine makes a cracking sound when heated; hence the name "crack".

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2007-02-10 18:47:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

there is no reason. a crack is a crack. ask any refridgerator repair man.

2007-02-11 02:18:08 · answer #2 · answered by chris l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋