secobarbital

American

[sek-oh-bahr-bi-tawl, -tal] / ˌsɛk oʊˈbɑr bɪˌtɔl, -ˌtæl /

noun

Pharmacology.

a white, odorless, slightly bitter powder, C 1 2 H 1 8 N 2 O 3 , used as a sedative and hypnotic.

Etymology

Origin of secobarbital

First recorded in 1950–55; Seco(nal) + barbital

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When Oregon's Death With Dignity Act first went into effect, doctors would prescribe pentobarbital and secobarbital, said Eighmey, a former state legislator.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2015

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