Aspirin
See also: aspirin
English
Etymology
From the German trademark Aspirin, from acetylierte Spirsäure (“acetylated spiræic acid”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈæspɹɪn/, /ˈæspɪɹɪn/
Coordinate terms
Derived terms
- aspirin (the genericized trademark meaning acetylsalicylic acid)
German
Etymology
From acetylierte + Spirsäure "acetylated salicylic acid." The second word is from the plant name Spiraea.
Pronunciation
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