adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Describing any derivative of salicylic acid in which the phenolic hydroxyl has been acetylated. not-comparable

   "You need to take acetaminophen / Or just a little aspirin / acetylsalicylic for the pain"

Example

More examples

"The student knows the common name of acetylsalicylic acid."

Etymology

From acetyl + salicylic.

Related phrases

acetylsalicylic acidsalicylic acid

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