The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
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
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
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]