barbiturism

bar·bi·tur·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahr-bich-uh-riz-uh m]
- /bɑrˈbɪtʃ əˌrɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahr-bich-uh-riz-uh m]
- /bɑrˈbɪtʃ əˌrɪz əm/

Definitions of barbiturism word

noun barbiturism chronic poisoning caused by the excessive use of phenobarbital, secobarbital, or other derivative of barbituric acid. 1
noun barbiturism (dated, medicine) A morbid condition caused by excessive use of barbiturates. 0

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Parts of speech for Barbiturism

noun

adjective

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preposition

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exclamation

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barbiturism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

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