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Noun: asa dulcis
Usage: archaic
  1. Gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
    "The pharmacist added asa dulcis to the ointment to soothe the rash";
    - benzoin, gum benzoin, benjamin, gum benjamin
Abbreviation: ASA
  1. American Standards Association, which has changed its name to American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
     
  2. Amateur Swimming Association
     
  3. [UK] Advertising Standards Authority

Type of: gum resin

Encyclopedia: ASA