noun
barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic
• Syn: ↑thiopental sodium, ↑thiopentobarbital sodium, ↑Pentothal
• Usage Domain: ↑trade name (for: ↑Pentothal)
• Hypernyms: ↑barbiturate, ↑truth serum, ↑truth drug
Useful english dictionary. 2012.