barbiturate vs hypnic

barbiturate

noun
  • Any of derivatives of barbituric acid that act as depressants of the central nervous system and are used as sedatives or hypnotics. 

  • Any salt or ester of barbituric acid. 

hypnic

noun
  • Any sleep-inducing drug. 

adj
  • That induces sleep. 

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