Meaning of SALICYLIC ACID

Pronunciation:			`sali'silik 'asid
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a white crystalline substance with a bitter aftertaste; used as a fungicide or in making aspirin or dyes or perfumes
	Synonyms:		2-hydroxybenzoic acid
	See Also:		acetylsalicylic acid, aspirin, Bayer, diflunisal, Dolobid, Empirin, hydroxy acid