Definition of aspirin
aspirin
oraspirins
1 : a white crystalline derivative C9H8O4 of salicylic acid used for relief of pain and fever
2 : a tablet of aspirin
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Examples of aspirin in a Sentence
Aspirin is effective in controlling headaches.
Origin and Etymology 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
ASPIRIN Defined for English Language Learners
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: a medicine that reduces pain and fever
ASPIRIN Defined for Kids
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: a white drug used to relieve pain and fever
Medical Dictionary
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aspirin
oraspirins
1: a white crystalline derivative C9H8O4 of salicylic acid used for relief of pain and fever
2: a tablet of aspirin
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