Luminal meaning

UK US /ˈlumənəl/ 3 syllables

Luminal (noun): a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative.

Definition of Luminal

  1. a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative

    Synonyms: sodium thiopental, phenobarbital, phenobarbitone, purple heart

    Type of: barbiturate

How to pronounce Luminal

Luminal is pronounced /ˈlumənəl/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with LU · words ending in AL · 7-letter words

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