salicin
salicin · salicins
A glucoside derivative of salicylic acidA glucoside derivative of salicylic acid; the active principle of willow bark, once used medicinally.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A glucoside derivative of salicylic acid; the active principle of willow bark, once used medicinally.
More definitions
- an anti-inflammatory agent that is produced from willow bark.
Origin
From Latin salix, salicis (“a willow”) + -in.From Latin salix, salicis (“a willow”) + -in.
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Forms
plural: salicinsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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