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Noun: barbiturate  baa(r)'bi-chu-rut or baa(r)'bi-chu,reyt
  1. Organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal

Derived forms: barbiturates

Type of: sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug

Encyclopedia: Barbiturate

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