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(organic chemistry) Describing any derivative of salicylic acid in which the phenolic hydroxyl has been acetylated..
You need to take acetaminophen / Or just a little aspirin / acetylsalicylic for the pain
Use acetylsalicylic when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Acetylsalicylic means (organic chemistry) Describing any derivative of salicylic acid in which the phenolic hydroxyl has been acetylated..
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You need to take acetaminophen / Or just a little aspirin / acetylsalicylic for the pain
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