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Noun: salicylate  su'li-su,leyt
  1. A salt of salicylic acid (included in several commonly used drugs)
    "Aspirin is a well-known salicylate used for pain relief"

Derived forms: salicylates

Type of: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID, salt

Encyclopedia: Salicylate,NADH:oxygen oxidoreductase