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Salicin vs Salicylic - What's the difference?

salicin | salicylic |

As a noun salicin

is a glucoside derivative of salicylic acid; the active principle of willow bark, once used medicinally.

As an adjective salicylic is

derived from salicin.

salicin

English

Noun

(-)
  • A glucoside derivative of salicylic acid; the active principle of willow bark, once used medicinally.

    • See also

    * aspirin

    Anagrams

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    salicylic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Derived from salicin.

    • Derived terms

    * salicylic acid