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, ↑thiopental sodium, ↑thiopentobarbital sodium
• Usage Domain: ↑trade name
• Hypernyms: ↑barbiturate, ↑truth serum, ↑truth drug
Useful english dictionary. 2012.