Hypernym

noun

any acid that has hydroxyl groups in addition to the hydroxyl group in the acid itself

Substance_meronym

aspirin 1

noun

the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets

diflunisal 1

noun

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Dolobid) used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions

2-hydroxybenzoic acid 1

noundomain: substance

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

a white crystalline substance with a bitter aftertaste; used as a fungicide or in making aspirin or dyes or perfumes

Synonyms

salicylic acid 1
a white crystalline substance with a bitter aftertaste; used as a fungicide or in making aspirin or dyes or perfumes

Substance_holonym

aspirin 1

noun

diflunisal 1

noun

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Dolobid) used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions

Part_holonym

salicylamide 1

noun

a non-prescription drug with analgesic and antipyretic properties.