Definition of "acetylsalicylic"

acetylsalicylic

adjective
not comparable
1. (organic chemistry) Describing any derivative of salicylic acid in which the phenolic hydroxyl has been acetylated.
  Quotations
  You need to take acetaminophen / Or just a little aspirin / acetylsalicylic for the pain
  1997, “The Druggist”, Joel Mabus (music)