salicylic
Americanadjective
Etymology
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
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For milder forms of face acne, dermatologists may recommend face washes or creams containing benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or retinoids such as adapalene.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Materials that change phase to absorb heat, like wax or salicylic acid, usually from solid to liquid, then return to normal when the temperature is reduced.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
The BBC sent ingredients lists of two BHA 2% salicylic acid toners with similar packaging to Dr Bhate.
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025
Heat, light, and bacterial infection all provoked salicylic acid production within two hours of the stimulus, but at distinct time points.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 17, 2024
Because willow bark contains salicylic acid, a pain reliever.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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