Associations to the word «Acetylsalicylic»

Wiktionary

ACETYLSALICYLIC, adjective. (organic chemistry) Describing any derivative of salicylic acid in which the phenolic hydroxyl has been acetylated.
ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID, noun. (organic compound) (pharmaceutical drug) The acetate ester of salicylic acid; aspirin.

Wise words

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