"barbiturate" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌbɑrˈbɪt͡ʃu.ɪt/ [US], /ˌbɑː(r)ˈbɪt͡ʃərɪt/ Audio: en-us-Barbiturate.ogg [US], en-uk-barbiturate.ogg [UK] Forms: barbiturate [singular], barbiturates [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A barbiturate is a salt or ester of barbituric acid.
    Sense id: simple-barbiturate-en-noun-m2LTHzZH
  2. A barbiturate is any of derivatives of barbituric acid that act as depressants and are used as sedatives.
    Sense id: simple-barbiturate-en-noun-WWbKwhHZ
     
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