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aspirin > pronunciation
Soundsae'sprihn
RhymesAdrenalin, aflatoxin, Aiken, and 213 more rhymes in ihn...
aspirin > noun, artifact
MeaningThe acetylated derivative of salicylic acid. Used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer and Empirin) usually taken in tablet form. Used as an antipyretic. Slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets.
Synonymsacetylsalicylic acid, Bayer, Empirin, St. Joseph
Substancessalicylic acid, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid
Broaderanalgesic, anodyne, painkiller, pain pill; salicylate
Narroweraspirin powder, headache powder; buffered aspirin, Bufferin; enteric-coated aspirin

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