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acetylsalicylic

/æsɪtɪlˈsælɪsɪlɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does acetylsalicylic mean?

noun

A chemical compound with the formula C9H8O4, commonly known as aspirin.

Example

"The doctor prescribed acetylsalicylic to help alleviate the patient's headache."

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