Associations to the word «Barbiturate»

Wiktionary

BARBITURATE, noun. (organic compound) Any salt or ester of barbituric acid.
BARBITURATE, noun. (pharmacology) Any of derivatives of barbituric acid that act as depressants of the central nervous system and are used as sedatives or hypnotics.

Dictionary definition

BARBITURATE, noun. Organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal.

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