pentobarbital

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A narcotic and sedative barbiturate drug (trademark Nembutal) formerly used to relieve insomnia.

Pronunciation

/ˌpɛn.təˈbɑɹ.bəˌtɔl/

Word forms

pentobarbital pentobarbitals pentobarbitone

Etymology

From pent(yl) + -o- + barbital.

Derived words

secobarbital sodium pentobarbital thiopental
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