Somnos
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Somnos is a noun meaning (obsolete) A hypnotic and sedative drug containing chloral hydrate.
Meaning
(obsolete) A hypnotic and sedative drug containing chloral hydrate.
Example Sentences
The subcommittee's report to the Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry shows that the action of somnos is practically identical with that of a 5 per cent elixir of hydrated chloral.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypnotic, hypnic, hypnosedative, hypnone, chloralodol, soporific.
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