Barbital (Noun)
Meaning
A barbiturate used as a hypnotic.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a dose of barbital to help the patient relax before surgery.
- Barbital was commonly used as a sleep aid in the early 20th century.
- Long-term use of barbital can lead to physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms.
- In the 1950s, barbital was a popular treatment for insomnia and other sleep disorders.
- Due to its high potential for abuse, barbital is now tightly regulated by pharmaceutical authorities.