Definition

A white crystalline substance made from salicylic acid, used in making plastics, suntan oils, and as a medicine to relieve pain and reduce fever.

Example

The pharmacist recommended salol for its pain-relieving properties.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of salol?

No, I haven't. What is it used for?

It's actually a compound used in making plastics and even some medicines.

That's interesting! I had no idea something like salol was so versatile.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'salol' originates from the combination of 'sal' (from Latin 'sal', meaning salt) and 'ol' (a suffix used in organic chemistry to denote alcohols). Salol is a compound that is derived from salicylic acid and is used as an analgesic and antipyretic. Thus, it refers to a substance related to salt and alcohol.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sal' meaning salt, and 'ol' indicating a type of alcohol — this helps you remember that salol is a compound related to these elements.

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