ALL meanings of aspirin
as·pi·rin
A a - variable noun aspirin Aspirin is a mild drug which reduces pain and fever. 3
- noun aspirin a white crystalline compound widely used in the form of tablets to relieve pain and fever, to reduce inflammation, and to prevent strokes. Formula: CH3COOC6H4COOH 3
- noun aspirin a tablet of aspirin 3
- noun aspirin a white, crystalline powder, acetylsalicylic acid, CH3COOC6H4COOH, used as an anti-inflammatory drug and for reducing fever, relieving headaches, etc. 3
- noun aspirin a tablet of this powder 3
- noun plural aspirin Pharmacology. a white, crystalline substance, C 9 H 8 O 4 , derivative of salicylic acid, used as an anti-inflammatory agent and to relieve the pain of headache, rheumatism, gout, neuralgia, etc.; acetylsalicylic acid. 1
- noun plural aspirin an aspirin tablet: I took two aspirin and went right to bed. 1
- noun Definition of aspirin in Technology (language, tool) A freeware language from MITRE Corporation for the description of neural networks. A compiler, bpmake, is included. Aspirin is designed for use with the MIGRAINES interface. Version: 6.0, as of 1995-03-08. 1
- noun aspirin drug for pain relief, etc. 1
- noun aspirin aspirin tablet 1
- noun aspirin A synthetic compound used medicinally to relieve mild or chronic pain and to reduce fever and inflammation. 1
- noun aspirin (Uncountable Noun) (pharmacology) An analgesic drug, acetylsalicylic acid. 0
- noun aspirin (Countable Noun) A tablet containing this substance. 0