-barb-

UK/bɑːb/US/bɑɹb/

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Used to form names of barbituric acid derivatives used as hypnotics.

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Meanings

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  1. medicineUsed to form names of barbituric acid derivatives used as hypnotics.

Origin

From barbituric acid, barbiturate.

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APA

-barb-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-barb-

MLA

“-barb-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-barb-. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “-barb-,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-barb-.

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