Secobarbital
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsɛk.oʊˈbɑɹ.bəˌtɔl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Secobarbital is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A barbiturate C₁₂H₁₈N₂O₃ that is used chiefly in the form of its bitter hygroscopic sodium salt as a hypnotic and sedative.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A barbiturate C₁₂H₁₈N₂O₃ that is used chiefly in the form of its bitter hygroscopic sodium salt as a hypnotic and sedative.
Example Sentences
Seconal is the commercial name of the barbiturate quinalbarbitone. Its generic name is secobarbital.
Word Forms
- secobarbitals
Synonyms for secobarbital
Depending on context, synonyms include red.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sodium, hexobarbital, phenobarbital, secbutabarbital, butobarbital, probarbital.
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