English Explanatory Dictionary

barbituric acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A heterocyclic compound derived from pyrimidine that is the basis of all barbiturate drugs.

Pronunciation

/ˌbɑː.bɪˌtjʊə.ɹɪk ˈas.ɪd/ /ˌbɑː.bɪˌt͡ʃʊə.ɹɪk ˈas.ɪd/ /ˌbɑɹ.bɪˌt(j)ʊɹ.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/

Word forms

barbituric acid

Etymology

Mid 19th century from French barbiturique, from German Barbitursäure, from Barbara + Säure (“acid”), related to Latin urea.

Derived words

barbiturate -barb-
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