luminal
The drug phenobarbitalThe drug phenobarbital.
US/lˈumənəl/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The drug phenobarbital.
More definitions
- a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative
Origin
From the brand name.From the brand name.
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Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative:sodium thiopentalphenobarbitalphenobarbitonepurple heart
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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