salicylate

noun

sa·​lic·​y·​late sə-ˈli-sə-ˌlāt 

: a salt or ester of salicylic acid

Examples of salicylate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, more research needs to be done to determine whether dietary salicylates have the same effect. — Carrie Madormo, HEALTH, 7 Aug. 2026

Products containing zinc oxide, salicylates or fragrances should be avoided. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 21 July 2026

The chemicals responsible for sunscreen’s signature smell are called salicylates. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 28 June 2026

There’s gentle exfoliation courtesy of betaine salicylate, a mild beta-hydroxy acid that buffs away little flakes and rough patches dry skin tends to collect. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing salicylate

• sodium salicylate

Medical Definition

salicylate

noun

sa·​lic·​y·​late sə-ˈlis-ə-ˌlāt 

: a salt or ester of salicylic acid

also : salicylic acid