SALICYLISMS

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Salicyl

The hypothetical radical of salicylic acid and of certain related compounds.

Salicylal

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.

Salicylate

A salt of salicylic acid.

Salicylated

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Salicylates

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Salicylating

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Salicylic

Pertaining to, derived from, or designating, an acid formerly obtained by fusing salicin with potassium hydroxide, and now made in large quantities from phenol (carbolic acid) by the action of carbon dioxide on heated sodium phenolate. It is a white crystalline substance. It is used as an antiseptic, and in its salts in the treatment of rheumatism. Called also hydroxybenzoic acid.

Salicylism

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Salicylisms

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Salicylize

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Salicylous

Pertaining to, or designating, a substance formerly called salicylous acid, and now salicylal.

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Scrabble Point Values

Total possible words using these letters:

4 Letter Words
  • ACYL - 9 points
  • AILS - 4 points
  • AIMS - 6 points
  • ALLS - 4 points
  • ALLY - 7 points
  • ...and 53 more
5 Letter Words
  • ACYLS - 10 points
  • AMICI - 9 points
  • AMISS - 7 points
  • AMYLS - 10 points
  • CALLS - 7 points
  • ...and 48 more
2 Letter Words
  • AI - 2 points
  • AL - 2 points
  • AM - 4 points
  • AS - 2 points
  • AY - 5 points
  • ...and 8 more
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