Meaning of the word barbiturate in English
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barbiturate
US /bɑːˈbɪtʃ.ər.ət/
UK /bɑːˈbɪtʃ.ər.ət/
Noun
any of a class of sedative and sleep-inducing drugs derived from barbituric acid.
Example:
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The doctor prescribed barbiturates to help with the patient's severe insomnia.
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Overdosing on barbiturates can be fatal.
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