Barbiturate

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ËŒbɑɹˈbɪtʃu.ɪt/, /ËŒbɑɹˈbɪt(j)u.ɪt/

Alternative forms

• barbituate US, colloquial, nonstandard

Origin

See barbituric.

Full definition of barbiturate

Noun

1. (organic compound) Any salt or ester of barbituric acid.
2. (pharmacology) Any of derivatives of barbituric acid that act as depressants of the central nervous system and are used as sedatives or hypnotics.