Meaning Of The Word Barbituric acid

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barbituric acid in American English
a white, odorless, crystalline acid, C4H4O3N2, used in the manufacture of sedatives and hypnotics, in making dyes, and as a polymerization catalyst
noun: a white, crystalline, slightly water-soluble powder, C4H4N2O3, used chiefly in the synthesis of barbiturates

barbituric acid in British English
noun: a white crystalline solid used in the preparation of barbiturate drugs. Formula: C4 H4N2 O3

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