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5,5-diethylbarbituric acid (medicine)


5,5-diethylbarbituric acid -->
barbital
<chemical> A long-acting barbiturate that depresses most metabolic processes at high doses. It is used as a hypnotic and sedative and may induce dependence. Barbital is also used in veterinary practice for central nervous system depression.

Pharmacological action: gaba modulators, sedatives, barbiturate.

Chemical name: 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-Pyrimidinetrione, 5,5-diethyl-


wetness (iou)



wetness noun. OE.
[from WET adjective + -NESS.]
The state or condition of being wet (lit. & fig.); moisture, wet. OE.
R. D. Edwards A profession which regards loyalty as weakness and decency as wetness. C. Fremlin Each blade of..grass glittering with wetness.
A wet spot or patch of ground. rare. E19.