Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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acetylsalicylic acid | Yes | No | No | No |
buffered aspirin | Yes | No | No | No |
acetylsalicylic acid (noun) | buffered aspirin (noun) |
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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 | aspirin coated with a substance capable of neutralizing acid (trade name Bufferin) |