acetylsalicylic
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- (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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