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salicylic acid
noun
, Chemistry, Pharmacology.
- a white, crystalline, very slightly water-soluble powder, C 7 H 6 O 3 , prepared from salicin or phenol: used as a food preservative, in the manufacture of aspirin, and in medicine chiefly in the form of a salicylate as a remedy for rheumatic and gouty conditions.
salicylic acid
/ ˌsælɪˈsɪlɪk /
noun
- a white crystalline slightly water-soluble substance with a sweet taste and bitter aftertaste, used in the manufacture of aspirin, dyes, and perfumes, and as a fungicide. Formula: C 6 H 4 (OH)(COOH)
salicylic acid
/ săl′ĭ-sĭl′ĭk /
- A white, crystalline acid used to make aspirin, to treat certain skin conditions, and to preserve and flavor foods. Salicylic acid is benzoic acid with a hydroxyl group (OH) attached to the carboxyl group (COOH). Chemical formula: C 7 H 6 O 3 .
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Word History and Origins
Origin of salicylic acid1
First recorded in 1830–40
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Word History and Origins
Origin of salicylic acid1
C19: from salicyl (via French from Latin salix a willow + -yl ) + -ic
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Example Sentences
Further examination indicated the presence of salicylic acid, a gummy material, having the properties of tragacanth and glycerin.
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Then add a drop of ferric chlorid solution, and a violet color will be produced if salicylic acid is present.
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Formaldehyde, boric acid or salicylic acid may be added to preserve the milk.
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A purple or violet coloration proves the presence of salicylic acid, which in turn indicates the presence of saccharin.
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This test cannot be used if salicylic acid was used as a preservative in the original product.
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