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aspirinOne entry found. Main Entry: as·pi·rin Pronunciation: \ˈas-p(ə-)rən\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural aspirin or aspirins Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary, from acetyl + spiraeic acid (former name of salicylic acid), from New Latin Spiraea, genus of shrubs — more at spirea Date: 1899 1 : a white crystalline derivative C9H8O4 of salicylic acid used for relief of pain and fever
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