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salicylic
[ sal-uh-sil-ik ]
adjective
- of or derived from salicylic acid.
Word History and Origins
Origin of salicylic1
Example Sentences
Researchers were able to tweak the plants’ genome so they produced more salicylic acid, thus boosting the plants’ protection against pests and diseases.
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.
For many plants, an important immune pathway involves salicylic acid.
Further examination indicated the presence of salicylic acid, a gummy material, having the properties of tragacanth and glycerin.
Then add a drop of ferric chlorid solution, and a violet color will be produced if salicylic acid is present.
Formaldehyde, boric acid or salicylic acid may be added to preserve the milk.
A purple or violet coloration proves the presence of salicylic acid, which in turn indicates the presence of saccharin.
This test cannot be used if salicylic acid was used as a preservative in the original product.
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