Associations to the word «Barbituric»

Wiktionary

BARBITURIC, adjective. (organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to barbituric acid or its derivatives.
BARBITURIC ACID, noun. (organic compound) A heterocyclic compound derived from pyrimidine that is the basis of all barbiturate drugs.

Wise words

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