BARBITURATE
barbiturate
(noun) organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
barbiturate (plural barbiturates)
(organic compound) Any salt or ester of barbituric acid.
(pharmaceutical drug) Any of derivatives of barbituric acid that act as depressants of the central nervous system and are used as sedatives or hypnotics.
Source: Wiktionary
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