2-hydroxybenzoic_acid | ||
1. | [ noun ] (chemistry,medicine) a white crystalline substance with a bitter aftertaste; used as a fungicide or in making aspirin or dyes or perfumes | |
Synonyms: | salicylic_acid | |
Related terms: | hydroxy_acid aspirin diflunisal | |
Similar spelling: |
hydroxybenzoic_acid hydroxybutyric_acid hydroxyacetic_acid |