2-hydroxybenzoic acid

Noun

1.

2-hydroxybenzoic acid - a white crystalline substance with a bitter aftertaste; used as a fungicide or in making aspirin or dyes or perfumes Synonyms: salicylic acid

acetylsalicylic acid, aspirin, Bayer, diflunisal, Dolobid, Empirin, hydroxy acid, salicylic acid