secobarbital

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A barbiturate C₁₂H₁₈N₂O₃ that is used chiefly in the form of its bitter hygroscopic sodium salt as a hypnotic and sedative.

Pronunciation

/ˌsɛk.oʊˈbɑɹ.bəˌtɔl/

Word forms

secobarbital secobarbitals

Etymology

Blend of Seconal (trademark) + pentobarbital.

Synonyms

red

Derived words

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