Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

acetylsalicylic

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.69 in modern English

Syllables: acetyl-sal-i-cylic
IPA

27

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Describing any derivative of salicylic acid in which the phenolic hydroxyl has been acetylated.

Example Sentences

"You need to take acetaminophen / Or just a little aspirin / acetylsalicylic for the pain"

Etymology

From acetyl + salicylic.

Derived Forms

fluoroacetylsalicylic

Phrases

acetylsalicylic acid

Questions

What does acetylsalicylic mean?: Describing any derivative of salicylic acid in which the phenolic hydroxyl has been acetylated.
Where does acetylsalicylic come from?: From acetyl + salicylic.

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