Meaning of pentobarbital | Babel Free
/ˌpɛn.təˈbɑɹ.bəˌtɔl/Definitions
A narcotic and sedative barbiturate drug (trademark Nembutal) formerly used to relieve insomnia.
countable, uncountable
Examples
“And lest anyone think traipsing through the gray and bleach-smelly execution chamber where triple homicide offenders are injected with pentobarbital isn't depressing enough, later they will stage a press conference in front of the gates of Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery, the parched plot of land where executed prisoners whose bodies family members prefer not to claim are buried.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.