nitrazepam

/ naɪˈtreɪzɪˌpæm; naɪˈtræz- /

noun

1. a synthetic chemical compound belonging to the benzodiazepine group of drugs; a minor tranquillizer used mainly in sleeping tablets, such as Mogadon. Formula: C 15 H 11 N 3 O 3

Word History and Origins

Origin of nitrazepam¹

C20: from nitro- + -azepam; see diazepam

Example Sentences

Eventually, the results confirmed Craig had consumed nitrazepam, diazepam, cannabis and - the drug that ultimately killed him - heroin.

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Like many users in the area, they had been ordering pills over the internet - diazepam, nitrazepam and fake batches of Xanax, a brand name for alprazolam.

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