acetylasalicylic
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/əˌsiːtɪlˌæsəˈlɪsɪk/
aspirin compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetylasalicylic' originates from 'acetyl' and 'salicylic', where 'acetyl' refers to the acetyl group and 'salicylic' refers to salicylic acid.
Historical Evolution
'acetylasalicylic' was derived from the combination of 'acetyl' and 'salicylic', forming the compound name for aspirin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the chemical structure, but over time it became synonymous with aspirin.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound used in the formulation of aspirin.
Acetylasalicylic acid is commonly used to relieve pain and reduce fever.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/18 17:06