aspirin

noun

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as·pi·rin | \ ˈa-sp(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

Examples of aspirin in a Sentence

Aspirin is effective in controlling headaches.

Recent Examples on the Web Instead of calling for medical help, unlicensed staff gave him aspirin and put him back to bed. — Chris Serres, Star Tribune, 31 July 2021 The advisory group now says — in most cases — people age 60 and older should not begin taking a low-dose aspirin each day to prevent heart problems. — Nancy Clanton, ajc, 27 Apr. 2022 One 2019 study published in The American Journal of Medicine found that taking aspirin at the first sign of symptoms was a safe and effective treatment. — Demetria Wambia, SELF, 11 Apr. 2022 For select individuals, daily aspirin may do more harm than good. — cleveland, 23 May 2022 Ingredient prices typically make up about 70% of a CPG company’s cost of sales, and a lot of those products' ingredients are derived from petroleum, including aspirin, apparel, lipstick, toothpaste and solar panels. — Bryan Pearson, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 Recommendations on daily aspirin to prevent disease have shifted in recent years. — Bydr. Chineze Akusoba, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2022 There are a few OTC pain relievers that combine aspirin and/or acetaminophen with caffeine. — Demetria Wambia, SELF, 11 Apr. 2022 The shelves are stocked with paper towels and toilet paper, aspirin and fresh eggs. — BostonGlobe.com, 24 Oct. 2021 See More

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