barbitone UK
ˈbɑːbɪtəʊn
Definition

Definition of barbitone - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
pharmacyDatedUKtype of barbiturate used as a sedativeDatedUK
  • The doctor prescribed barbitone for the patient's insomnia.
barbital sedative
2.
medicalDatedUKlong-acting barbiturate used as a hypnoticDatedUK
  • Barbitone was administered to help the patient sleep.
barbital sedative veronal
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Origin of barbitone

German, Barbitursäure (barbituric acid)

Examples of barbitone in a sentence

  • The calming effects of barbitone are well-documented.
  • The doctor prescribed barbitone for the patient's insomnia.
  • Barbitone is often used in surgical procedures as a sedative.

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  1. French:barbitone, barbital, ...
  2. German:Barbiton, Barbiturat, ...
  3. Italian:barbitone, barbiturico, ...
  4. Spanish:barbitona, barbitúrico, ...
  5. Portuguese:barbitona, ...
  6. Chinese:巴比妥, 催眠药, ...
  7. Japanese:バルビトン, ...
  8. Arabic:بَارْبِيتُون, ...
  9. Hebrew:בַּרְבִּיטוֹן, בַּרְבִּיטוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:барбитон, ...
  11. Ukrainian:барбітон, ...
  12. Hindi:बार्बिटोन, निद्राजनक बार्बिट्यूरेट, ...
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