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barbituric

[ bahr-bi-toor-ik, -tyoor- ]

adjective

, Chemistry.
  1. of or derived from barbituric acid.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of barbituric1

1865–70; < French barbiturique < German Barbitur ( säure ) barbituric acid (of obscure origin) + -ique -ic
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Example Sentences

It is the sodium salt of the more or less favorably known hypnotic, Veronal (diethyl-barbituric acid).

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