BARBITURATE


Meaning of BARBITURATE in English

[ bα:'bɪtjʊrət , -reɪt ]

■ noun

1》 any of a class of sedative drugs derived from barbituric acid.

2》 Chemistry a salt or ester of barbituric acid.

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