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Where does “phenobarbital” come from?

Phenobarbital is a compound name combining phenyl with barbital, which derives from Ancient Greek φαίνω, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European bʰeh₂-.

phenobarbital (English): A narcotic and sedative barbiturate drug used...

Definitions

  1. A narcotic and sedative barbiturate drug used...

Ancestry of “phenobarbital”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishpheno-Showing; Derived from benzene or containing...
2Ancient GreekφαίνωI cause to appear, bring to light; I show,...
3English-typeimpressed form; stamp; print; typical form; Used...
4Ancient GreekτύποςA blow, pressing; The results of a blow: mark,...
5Ancient Greekτύπτωto beat, strike, smite; to beat, strike oneself
6Proto-Indo-European(s)tewp-to push, to stick
7Proto-Indo-European(s)tew-to push, to hit

Words derived from “phenobarbital”

  • methylphenobarbital
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