acetylsalicylic acid

(thing) by ShadowNode Thu Mar 23 2000 at 7:44:03

A white, crystalline compound, CH3COOC6H4COOH, derived from salicylic acid and commonly used in tablet form to relieve pain and reduce fever and inflammation. Most commonly called aspirin, which is also someones username.

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