barbiturate

名词 barbiturate:

1. organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal

1. He died from an overdose of barbiturates.
   他因服用过量巴比土而死亡。

bar.bi.tu.rate

n.（名词）
A salt or ester of barbituric acid.
巴比妥酸盐，巴比妥酸酯
Any of a group of barbituric acid derivatives that act as central nervous system depressants and are used as sedatives or hypnotics.
巴比妥类药物：任何一种巴比妥酸的衍生物，作为中枢神经系统抑制剂，用来镇静或催眠

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