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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A toxic syndrome caused by excessive doses of salicylic acid or salicylates.

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Toxic effects produced by salicylic acid.

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  • noun A toxic condition induced by excessive intake of salicylates, marked by ringing in the ears, nausea, and vomiting.

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[salicyl(ic acid) + –ism.]

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From ISV salicyl- + -ism.

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