salicylate

/ˌsælɪˈsɪleɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A salt or ester of salicylic acid

“Aspirin is a common salicylate used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.”

2. verb

To treat (a patient) with salicylates

“The doctor salicylated the patient to alleviate their symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • acetylsalicylic
  • aspirin
  • salicylic

Antonyms

  • nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent