acetylsalicylic acid

noun
UK: /əˌsiːtəlˌsælɪˈsɪlɪk ˈæsɪd/
US: /əˌsiːtəlˌsælɪˈsɪlɪk ˈæsɪd/

  1. A common medicine used to reduce pain and fever, also known as aspirin.

    1. I took acetylsalicylic acid for my headache. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor prescribed acetylsalicylic acid to prevent blood clots after surgery so it's important to consult your doctor. [ ] [ ]

  2. A synthetic compound used as an analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory agent.

    1. Acetylsalicylic acid can irritate the stomach. [ ] [ ]
    2. Regular low doses of acetylsalicylic acid can help prevent heart attacks but there are side effects. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

aspirin

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "acetylsalicylic acid" in English means: A common medicine used to reduce pain and fever, also known as aspirin., A synthetic compound used as an analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory agent..

The phonetic transcription of "acetylsalicylic acid" is /əˌsiːtəlˌsælɪˈsɪlɪk ˈæsɪd/ in British English and /əˌsiːtəlˌsælɪˈsɪlɪk ˈæsɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "acetylsalicylic acid": aspirin.

Example usage of "acetylsalicylic acid": "I took acetylsalicylic acid for my headache.". More examples on the page.