salol
|sa-lol|
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/ˈsælɒl/
medicinal compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'salol' originates from the combination of 'salicylate' and 'phenol', where 'salicylate' refers to a salt or ester of salicylic acid and 'phenol' is a type of aromatic compound.
Historical Evolution
'salol' was coined in the late 19th century as a combination of 'salicylate' and 'phenol' to describe the compound phenyl salicylate.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the chemical compound phenyl salicylate, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a white crystalline powder used in medicine, especially as an antiseptic and antipyretic.
Salol is often used in the treatment of rheumatic fever.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/23 02:29