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English → English (gcide) Definition: HOC6H4CHO Salicylal \Sal"i*cyl`al\, n. [Salicylic + aldehide.] (Chem.) A thin, fragrant, colorless oil, HO.C6H4.CHO, found in the flowers of meadow sweet (Spir[ae]a), 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]