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Aspirin

//ˈæsp(ɪ)ɹɪn// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A marketed variety of acetylsalicylic acid.
Noun
  1. 1
    an analgesic drug, acetylsalicylic acid uncountable
  2. 2
    the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets wordnet
  3. 3
    a tablet containing this substance countable

    ""It nearly drove me insane. I took heaven alone knows how many aspirins.""

Etymology

Etymology 1

Genericized trademark of German Aspirin, from acetylierte Spirsäure (literally “acetylated spiraeic acid”). The trade name Aspirin is a registered trademark in some countries, but has entered the English language in generic usage, as various German trademarks were nullified in the United States after World War I (see also heroin).

Etymology 2

From the German trademark Aspirin, from acetylierte Spirsäure (“acetylated spiræic acid”); more at aspirin § Etymology.

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