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- [sal-uh-sin]
- /ˈsæl ə sɪn/
- /sˈalɪsˌɪn/
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- [sal-uh-sin]
- /ˈsæl ə sɪn/
Definitions of salicin word
- noun salicin a colorless, crystalline, water-soluble glucoside, C 1 3 H 1 8 O 7 , obtained from the bark of the American aspen: used in medicine chiefly as an antipyretic and analgesic. 1
- noun salicin a colourless or white crystalline water-soluble glucoside obtained from the bark of poplar trees and used as a medical analgesic. Formula: C13H18O7 0
- noun salicin a bitter, white, crystalline or powdery glucoside, HOCH2C6H4OC6H11O5, obtained from the bark of certain poplars and willows, and used as a reagent 0
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Origin of salicin
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < French salicine < Latin salic- (stem of salix) willow + French -ine -ine2
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Parts of speech for Salicin
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
salicin popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
salicin usage trend in Literature
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