secbutabarbital en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /sɛkˌbju.təˈbɑɹ.bɪˌtɔl/ (General-American)
Etymology
From sec- + buta(nyl) + barbital.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A synthetic barbiturate used especially in the form of its sodium salt C₁₀H₁₅N₂NaO₃ as a sedative and sleep aid.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| butabarbital | US, alternative | lexicographic |