Barbiturate

/bɑːbˈɪt‍ʃɔːɹət/

/bɑɹˈbɪtʃɝət/

Barbiturate

any organic compound derived from barbituric acid that is used as a sedative and greatly reduces the activity of the nervous system

Examples

1. Sodium pentathol, truth serum, is a barbiturate.

2. What do barbiturates do?

3. Other positive modulators include barbiturates, alcohol, propofol, among others.

4. Do you use barbiturates, sleeping pills?