nembutal
/ˈnɛmbjəˌtɔl/
noun
- A brand name for a barbiturate drug (pentobarbital) used as a sedative, hypnotic, and anesthetic, and also used for euthanasia.
- Nembutal is a controlled substance because of its potential for abuse.
- The veterinarian administered Nembutal to sedate the dog before surgery.
- In some countries, Nembutal is used in assisted dying procedures.