Meaning of pentobarbital | Babel Free
ˌpɛn.təˈbɑɹ.bəˌtɔlDefinitions
A narcotic and sedative barbiturate drug (trademark Nembutal) formerly used to relieve insomnia.
Equivalents
Suomi
pentobarbitaali
Français
pentobarbital
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.
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