English Explanatory Dictionary

salicin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A glucoside derivative of salicylic acid; the active principle of willow bark, once used medicinally.

Word forms

salicin salicins

Etymology

From Latin salix, salicis (“a willow”) + -in.

Related words

aspirin

Derived words

salicide saligenin
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