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How to say: aspirin
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Aspirin
Syllables
aspirin
US accent
/ˈæspɹɪn/
UK accent
/ˈaspɹɪn/
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Definition
Definition — the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets