acetylsalicylic

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Etymology

From acetyl +‎ salicylic.

Adjective

acetylsalicylic (not comparable)

  2. (organic chemistry) Describing any derivative of salicylic acid in which the phenolic hydroxyl has been acetylated.
    • 1997, “The Druggist”, Joel Mabus (music):
      You need to take acetaminophen / Or just a little aspirin / acetylsalicylic for the pain

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