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pentobarbital

/ˌpɛntoʊˈbɑːrbɪtɔl/ /ˌpɛntoʊˈbɑːrbɪtæl/

Meanings
noun
Short-acting barbiturate that is available as both a free acid and a sodium salt.

Examples :

"The veterinarian used pentobarbital to gently euthanize the very old and sick dog, ensuring a peaceful end to its suffering. "
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Illustration barbiturate

barbiturate noun

/ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹeɪt/ /ˌbɑɹˈbɪt(j)u.ɪt/

Any salt or ester of barbituric acid.

"The doctor prescribed a barbiturate to help the patient sleep. "

Illustration that

that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Illustration peaceful

peaceful adjective

/ˈpiːsfəl/

Not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil.

"peaceful protest"

Illustration gently

gently adverb

/ˈdʒɛntli/

In a gentle manner

"The mother spoke to her child gently, trying to calm him down. "

Illustration veterinarian

veterinarian noun

/ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹi.ən/

A medical doctor who treats animals.

"The family took their sick cat to the veterinarian for a check-up. "

Illustration sodium

sodium noun

/ˈsəʊdɪəm/ /ˈsoʊdi.əm/

The chemical element (symbol Na) with an atomic number of 11 and atomic weight of 22.98977. It is a soft, waxy, silvery, reactive alkali metal that is never found unbound in nature.

"The chef added a pinch of sodium to the soup to enhance its flavor. "

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acting verb

/ˈæk.tɪŋ/

To do something.

"The student is acting quickly to finish the exam. "

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short noun

/ʃoːt/ /ʃɔːt/ /ʃɔɹt/

A short circuit.

"The faulty electrical wiring caused a short circuit, plunging the whole house into darkness. "

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suffering verb

/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/

To undergo hardship.

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

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available adjective

/əˈveɪləb(ə)l/

Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.

"We have an available candidate."

Illustration euthanize

euthanize verb

/ˈjuː.θən.ˌaɪz/

To carry out euthanasia on (a person or animal).

"John decided to euthanize his dying dog."

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ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "