BARBITURATES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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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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