Meaning of the word aspirin in English

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aspirin

US /ˈæs.prɪn/
UK /ˈæs.prɪn/
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Noun

a synthetic compound used as a mild analgesic and to reduce fever and inflammation. It is a white, crystalline substance, originally made from salicylic acid but now usually prepared synthetically.

Example:
She took an aspirin for her headache.
The doctor recommended daily low-dose aspirin for heart health.