salicin
pronunciation
How to pronounce salicin in British English:
UK ['sælɪsɪn]
How to pronounce salicin in American English:
US [ 'sæləsɪn]
Word Origin
Example
- 1. 1823 In italy the active ingredient is extracted from willow and named salicin .
- 2. By 1897 a synthetic derivative ( acetyl salicylic acid ) of the plant 's active ingredient ( salicin ) was created .
- 3. The " spir " came from the spirea plant , which also produces salicin .
- 4. However , when the active ingredient salicin was converted to the medicine salicylic acid it was hard to swallow , causing irritation to the lining of the mouth and stomach .