Meaning of Nembutal in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈnɛmbjəˌtɑl/

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  1. Noun

    Nembutal

    Etymology

    1930s: from N(a) (symbol for sodium) + e(thyl), m(ethyl), but(yl), elements of the systematic name, + -al

    Definitions

    1. a barbiturate (trade name Nembutal) used as a sedative and hypnotic and anti-spasmodic

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