barbital

noun

bar·bi·tal ˈbär-bə-ˌtȯl

: a crystalline barbiturate C₈H₁₂N₂O₃ used as a sedative and hypnotic often in the form of its soluble sodium salt

Etymology

barbituric + -al (as in Veronal, trademark for barbital)

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of barbital was in 1917

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“Barbital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barbital. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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barbital

noun

bar·bi·tal ˈbär-bə-ˌtȯl, -ˌtal

: a crystalline barbiturate C₈H₁₂N₂O₃ formerly used as a sedative and hypnotic often in the form of its soluble sodium salt see veronal

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