salicylic

[ sal-uh-sil-ik ]

/ ˌsæl əˈsɪl ɪk /

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adjective Chemistry.

of or derived from salicylic acid.

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Origin of salicylic

1830–40; <French salicyl the diatomic radical of salicylic acid (<Latin salic-, stem of salix willow + French -yl-yl; it was originally derived from salicin) + -ic

Words nearby salicylic

salicional, Salic law, salicornia, salicylaldehyde, salicylate, salicylic, salicylic acid, salience, saliency, salient, salientian

How to use salicylic in a sentence

Researchers were able to tweak the plants’ genome so they produced more salicylic acid, thus boosting the plants’ protection against pests and diseases.
The Download: open source insecurity, and gene editing plants|Rhiannon Williams|July 14, 2022|MIT Technology Review
Once the researchers found the gene, they were able to tweak the plants’ genome so they were forced to turn up salicylic acid production all the time, even at high temperatures.
Heat is bad for plant health. Here’s how gene editing could help.|Casey Crownhart|July 14, 2022|MIT Technology Review
For many plants, an important immune pathway involves salicylic acid.
Heat is bad for plant health. Here’s how gene editing could help.|Casey Crownhart|July 14, 2022|MIT Technology Review
Further examination indicated the presence of salicylic acid, a gummy material, having the properties of tragacanth and glycerin.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 1 of 2|Various

Then add a drop of ferric chlorid solution, and a violet color will be produced if salicylic acid is present.
Detection of the Common Food Adulterants|Edwin M. Bruce
Formaldehyde, boric acid or salicylic acid may be added to preserve the milk.
Detection of the Common Food Adulterants|Edwin M. Bruce
A purple or violet coloration proves the presence of salicylic acid, which in turn indicates the presence of saccharin.
Detection of the Common Food Adulterants|Edwin M. Bruce
This test cannot be used if salicylic acid was used as a preservative in the original product.
Detection of the Common Food Adulterants|Edwin M. Bruce