SALICYLAL
\sˈalɪsˌɪlə͡l], \sˈalɪsˌɪləl], \s_ˈa_l_ɪ_s_ˌɪ_l_əl]\
Definitions of SALICYLAL
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A thin, fragrant, colorless oil, HO.C6H4.CHO, found in the flowers of meadow sweet (Spiraea), and also obtained by oxidation of salicin, saligenin, etc. It reddens on exposure. Called also salicylol, salicylic aldehyde, and formerly salicylous, / spiroylous, acid.
By Oddity Software
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A thin, fragrant, colorless oil, HO.C6H4.CHO, found in the flowers of meadow sweet (Spiraea), and also obtained by oxidation of salicin, saligenin, etc. It reddens on exposure. Called also salicylol, salicylic aldehyde, and formerly salicylous, / spiroylous, acid.
By Noah Webster.