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salicylate

/sælɪsˈleɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does salicylate mean?

noun

A salt or ester of salicylic acid, used as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory agent. A compound containing the salicylate group.

Example

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

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