aspirin
as·pi·rin
noun \ˈas-p(ə-)rən\ plural aspirin or aspirins
Definition of ASPIRIN
1
: a white crystalline derivative C9H8O4 of salicylic acid used for relief of pain and fever
2
: a tablet of aspirin
See Examples of ASPIRIN
- Aspirin is effective in controlling headaches.
Origin of ASPIRIN
International Scientific Vocabulary, from acetyl + spiraeic acid (former name of salicylic acid), from New Latin Spiraea, genus of shrubs — more at spirea
First Known Use: 1899
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