Salicylic acid

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Salicylic, sal uh SIHL ihk, acid belongs to a group of chemical compounds used as drugs to reduce fever and pain. Acetylsalicylic acid, one of the most widely used drugs, is prepared from salicylic acid. Acetylsalicylic acid is commonly known as aspirin. See Aspirin.

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