Pronunciation: ˌ sa-l ə - ' si-lik-
Function: noun
Etymology: French salicylique, from salicyle, the group HOC 6 H 4 CO, from salicine salicin + -yle -yl
Date: 1840
: a crystalline phenolic acid C 7 H 6 O 3 that is used medicinally especially as an exfoliant and in the form of salts and other derivatives as an analgesic and antipyretic ― compare ASPIRIN