Acetylsalicylic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Acetylsalicylic is an adjective meaning (organic chemistry) Describing any derivative of salicylic acid in which the phenolic hydroxyl has been acetylated.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Describing any derivative of salicylic acid in which the phenolic hydroxyl has been acetylated.
Example Sentences
You need to take acetaminophen / Or just a little aspirin / acetylsalicylic for the pain
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sulfosalicylic, fluoroacetylsalicylic, acetoacetic, alkylbenzoic, aminosalicylic, acylated.
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