amobarbital

Definitions of amobarbital
  1. noun
    a barbiturate with sedative and hypnotic effects; used to relieve insomnia and as an anticonvulsant
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    types:
    Amytal, amobarbital sodium, blue, blue angel, blue devil
    the sodium salt of amobarbital that is used as a barbiturate; used as a sedative and a hypnotic
    type of:
    barbiturate
    organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal
    truth drug, truth serum
    an intravenous anesthetic drug that has a hypnotic effect; induces relaxation and weakens inhibitions; is believed to induce people to talk freely
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