Acetylsalicylate

Pronunciation: /əˌsɛtəlsəˈsɪlɪt/

Definitions of acetylsalicylate

noun a chemical compound used as a medication to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and prevent blood clots

Example Sentences

A1 I take acetylsalicylate for my headaches.

A2 Acetylsalicylate is commonly used to reduce fever and inflammation.

B1 The doctor prescribed acetylsalicylate to help with my joint pain.

B2 It is important to follow the recommended dosage of acetylsalicylate to avoid side effects.

C1 Acetylsalicylate is a type of medication that acts as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory agent.

C2 Researchers are studying the potential benefits of acetylsalicylate in preventing certain types of cancer.

Examples of acetylsalicylate in a Sentence

formal Acetylsalicylate is commonly used as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory medication.

informal I took some acetylsalicylate for my headache.

slang I need some aspirin, got any acetylsalicylate?

figurative Her solution to every problem is like a dose of acetylsalicylate, it may not solve everything but it helps.

Grammatical Forms of acetylsalicylate

• past tense: acetylsalicylated
• plural: acetylsalicylates
• comparative: more acetylsalicylate
• superlative: most acetylsalicylate
• present tense: acetylsalicylates
• future tense: will acetylsalicylate
• perfect tense: has acetylsalicylated
• continuous tense: is acetylsalicylating
• singular: acetylsalicylate
• positive degree: acetylsalicylate
• infinitive: to acetylsalicylate
• gerund: acetylsalicylating
• participle: acetylsalicylated

Origin and Evolution of acetylsalicylate

First Known Use: 1899 year

Language of Origin: Chemistry

Story behind the word: The word 'acetylsalicylate' originates from the combination of the chemical names acetyl and salicylate.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to the acetylated form of salicylic acid, acetylsalicylate eventually became more commonly known as aspirin, a widely used medication for pain relief and fever reduction.