salicin
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The skin treatment contains salicylic acid to help minimize pores and prevent blackheads.
Definition:A carboxylic acid that is a precursor to aspirin and has a variety of medicinal uses.
From salicylic acid
Example:The herbalist used willow bark to prepare a tea that could relieve his client's pain.
Definition:The bark of the willow tree from which salicin is extracted, often used in natural remedies.
From willow bark
Example:The salicin-based disinfectant proved effective in reducing bacterial infection rates in the nursing home.
Definition:A substance used to kill bacteria and other organisms to prevent infection.
From disinfectant
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