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Added 10 October 2026

pentobarbital

/ˌpɛn.təˈbɑɹ.bəˌtɔl/ noun

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A narcotic and sedative barbiturate drug (trademark Nembutal) formerly used to relieve insomnia.

Origin

From pent(yl) + -o- + barbital.

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