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salicylal
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salicylal, n. [Salicylic + aldehide.].
A thin, fragrant, colorless oil, HO.C6H4.CHO , found in the flowers of meadow sweet (Spiræa ), and also obtained by oxidation of salicin, saligenin, etc. It reddens on exposure. Called also salicylol , salicylic aldehyde , and formerly salicylous acid or spiroylous acid . [1913 Webster]
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