aspirin
noun
- a white, crystalline powder, acetylsalicylic acid, CHCOOCHCOOH, used as an anti-inflammatory drug and for reducing fever, relieving headaches, etc.
- pl. aspirin or aspirins a tablet of this powder
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(ăsˈpər-ĭn, -prĭn)
noun pl. aspirin aspirin or
as·pi·rins - A white, crystalline compound, CH3COOC6H4COOH, derived from salicylic acid and commonly used in tablet form to relieve pain and reduce fever and inflammation. It is also used as an antiplatelet agent. Also called acetylsalicylic acid.
- A tablet of aspirin.
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