Associations to the word «Salicylic»

Wiktionary

SALICYLIC, adjective. Derived from salicin.
SALICYLIC ACID, noun. (organic compound) A white crystalline organic acid, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, C6H4(OH)(COOH), used in the production of aspirin and other industrial chemicals.

Wise words

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