salicylate

noun

sa·​lic·​y·​late sə-ˈli-sə-ˌlāt How to pronounce salicylate (audio)
: a salt or ester of salicylic acid

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Products containing zinc oxide, salicylates or fragrances should be avoided. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 21 July 2026 The chemicals responsible for sunscreen’s signature smell are called salicylates. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 28 June 2026 There’s gentle exfoliation courtesy of betaine salicylate, a mild beta-hydroxy acid that buffs away little flakes and rough patches dry skin tends to collect. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026 Berries Berries, including blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, and strawberries, are rich in salicylates. — Carrie Madormo, Health, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for salicylate

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First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of salicylate was in 1842

Phrases Containing salicylate

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salicylate
salicylic acid
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salicylate

noun
sa·​lic·​y·​late sə-ˈlis-ə-ˌlāt How to pronounce salicylate (audio)
: a salt or ester of salicylic acid
also : salicylic acid

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