Aspirin

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈæspɹɪn/, /ˈæspɪɹɪn/

Origin

From the German trademark Aspirin, from Acetylirte Spirsäure ("acetylated spiræic acid"). The trade name Aspirin is a registered trademark in some countries, but has entered the English language in generic usage.

Full definition of aspirin

Noun

1. (uncountable, pharmaceutical drug) An analgesic drug, acetylsalicylic acid.
2. (countable) A tablet containing this substance.

Derived terms

• aspirinate

Related terms

• NSAID