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barbituric

bar·bi·tu·ric
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bahr-bi-too r-ik, -tyoo r-]
    • /ˌbɑr bɪˈtʊər ɪk, -ˈtyʊər-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bahr-bi-too r-ik, -tyoo r-]
    • /ˌbɑr bɪˈtʊər ɪk, -ˈtyʊər-/

Definitions of barbituric word

  • adjective barbituric of or derived from barbituric acid 3
  • adjective barbituric of or derived from barbituric acid. 1
  • noun barbituric (organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to barbituric acid or its derivatives. 1

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Origin of barbituric

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; < French barbiturique < German Barbitur(säure) barbituric acid (of obscure origin) + -ique -ic

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Parts of speech for Barbituric

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

barbituric popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

barbituric usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with barbituric

  • what is barbituric acid?

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