Free base \Free" base`\ (fr[=e]" b[=a]s`), n. 1. (Chem.) The basic form of an organic amine which is capable of forming acid salts such as hydrochlorides. [PJC] 2. The basic form of a drug, often more powerful than a salt form because it is more readily absorbed into the blood stream. [PJC] free-base
free-base \free-base\, Free base \Free" base`\(fr[=e]" b[=a]s`), v. i. To ingest the basic form of a narcotic drug, usually by injection. [PJC]