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salicylic

/sælɪˈsɪlɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does salicylic mean?

adjective

Relating to or derived from salicylic acid, a compound found in willow bark, used in medicine to treat pain and inflammation.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a salicylic cream to reduce the inflammation and ease the patient's pain."

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