salicin

 
Pronunciation: /ˈsalɪsɪn/

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a bitter compound present in willow bark. It is a glucoside related to aspirin, and accounts for the ancient use of willow bark as a pain-relieving drug.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French salicine, from Latin salix, salic- 'willow'