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ethchlorvynol

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌɛθklɔː(ɹ)ˈvaɪnɒl/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A sedative and hypnotic drug used to treat insomnia.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Placidyl

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a mild sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Placidyl)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Placidyl

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug

History

Etymology

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