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NEMBUTAL

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does Nembutal mean? 

NEMBUTAL (noun)
  The noun NEMBUTAL has 1 sense:

1. a barbiturate (trade name Nembutal) used as a sedative and hypnotic and antispasmodicplay

  Familiarity information: NEMBUTAL used as a noun is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


NEMBUTAL (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

A barbiturate (trade name Nembutal) used as a sedative and hypnotic and antispasmodic

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

Nembutal; pentobarbital; pentobarbital sodium; yellow jacket

Hypernyms ("Nembutal" is a kind of...):

barbiturate (organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal)

Domain usage:

trade name (a name given to a product or service)


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