pentothal
ThiopentalThiopental.
US/pˈɛntəθɑl/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)Thiopental.
More definitions
- barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic
Origin
From a trademark.From a trademark.
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic:thiopentalthiopental sodiumthiopentobarbital sodium
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedsodium pentothal
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable