salicylate
|sa-li-cy-late|
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/səˈlɪsɪˌleɪt/
compound from salicylic acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'salicylate' originates from 'salicylic acid', which is derived from the Latin word 'salix', meaning 'willow'.
Historical Evolution
'salicylate' evolved from the term 'salicylic acid', which was initially extracted from willow bark.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to compounds derived from willow bark, but now it broadly refers to any salt or ester of salicylic acid.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a salt or ester of salicylic acid.
Salicylates are commonly used in pain relief medications.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/28 11:00