Noun: salicylate su'li-su,leyt
- 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