salicylyl

/səˈlɪsɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A salt or ester of salicylic acid, or a compound containing a salicyl group.

“The pharmacist mixed a salicyl compound with other ingredients to create a pain-relieving ointment.”

Synonyms

  • aspirin
  • salicylic acid

Antonyms

  • allicin