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Word: Pentobarbitone
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1930s: from pentane+ barbitone (or barbital)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌpɛntə(ʊ)ˈbɑːbɪtəʊn
Definition:
a narcotic and sedative barbiturate drug formerly used to relieve insomnia.
Short Definition:barbiturate drug formerly used to relieve insomnia
Variant Forms:
- pentobarbital
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