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aspirin
noun
the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic;…
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- A
- Ends with
- N
- Contains
- SPIRI
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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Pronunciation
ˈæsp(ɪ)ɹɪn
Meaning
Definitions
noun
the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets