Salicylic is an adjective (often used as salicylic acid-related) or a noun in specialized contexts, referring to compounds derived from salicylic acid or its derivatives. In chemistry, it denotes properties, derivatives, or reactions involving salicylic acid. In pharmacology and dermatology, it commonly describes compounds used for antiseptic or keratolytic purposes. The term is typically encountered in technical, academic, or medical writing rather than everyday speech.
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