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Pentothal

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Pen·to·thal  (pnt-thôl)
A trademark used for the drug thiopental sodium.
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Noun1.Pentothal - barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic
thiopental, thiopental sodium, thiopentobarbital sodium
barbiturate - organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal
truth drug, truth serum - an intravenous anesthetic drug that has a hypnotic effect; induces relaxation and weakens inhibitions; is believed to induce people to talk freely
brand, brand name, marque, trade name - a name given to a product or service
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