pentobarbital
pentobarbital · pentobarbitals
A narcotic and sedative barbiturate drug formerly used to relieve insomniaA narcotic and sedative barbiturate drug (trademark Nembutal) formerly used to relieve insomnia.
US/ˌpɛn.təˈbɑɹ.bəˌtɔl/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A narcotic and sedative barbiturate drug (trademark Nembutal) formerly used to relieve insomnia.
a barbiturate (trade name Nembutal) used as a sedative and hypnotic and antispasmodic
Origin
From pent(yl) + -o- + barbital.From pent(yl) + -o- + barbital.
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Forms
plural: pentobarbitalsSynonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- a barbiturate (trade name Nembutal) used as a sedative and hypnotic and antispasmodic:pentobarbital sodiumNembutalyellow jacket
Word family
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