barbiturate

/ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹeɪt//ˌbɑɹˈbɪt(j)u.ɪt/

noun

  1. 1

    Any salt or ester of barbituric acid.

  2. 2

    Any of derivatives of barbituric acid that act as depressants of the central nervous system and are used as sedatives or hypnotics.

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