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barbituric acid

/ˌbɑɹ.bɪˌt(j)ʊɹ.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
bar-bi-turic acid
IPA
/ˌbɑɹ.bɪˌt(j)ʊɹ.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
23
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A heterocyclic compound derived from pyrimidine that is the basis of all barbiturate drugs.

Uncountable

Etymology

Mid 19th century from French barbiturique, from German Barbitursäure, from Barbara + Säure (“acid”), related to Latin urea.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: barbiturique, Barbitursäure

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌbɑɹ.bɪˌt(j)ʊɹ.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
  • British English: /ˌbɑː.bɪˌtjʊə.ɹɪk ˈas.ɪd/

Usage

Derived Forms

barbiturate

Phrases

-barb-

Synonyms

malonylurea

Rhymes With

acid placid flaccid hydrochloric acid antacid tranexamic acid nalidixic acid zoledronic acid pyruvic acid subacid mycophenolic acid ricinoleic acid

Questions

How do you pronounce barbituric acid?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌbɑɹ.bɪˌt(j)ʊɹ.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/.
What does barbituric acid mean?
A heterocyclic compound derived from pyrimidine that is the basis of all barbiturate drugs.
Where does barbituric acid come from?
It is traced to French.

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