Looking for the meaning of the word BARBITURATES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BARBITURATES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Barbiturate
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bɑːˈbɪtʃ(ʊ)rɪt
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bɑːˈbɪtjʊrɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
any of a class of sedative and sleep-inducing drugs derived from barbituric acid
Short Definition:any of class of sedative and sleep-inducing drugs
Examples:- they both tested positive for benzodiazepines and barbiturates
- she died of an accidental barbiturate overdose
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