ASPIRIN


Meaning of ASPIRIN in English

n. (pl. same or aspirins) 1 a white powder, acetylsalicylic acid, used to relieve pain and reduce fever. 2 a tablet of this.

[ G, formed as ACETYL + spiraeic (= salicylic) acid + -IN ]

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