aspirin: the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
salicylate: a salt of salicylic acid (included in several commonly used drugs)
skimmer: a rapid superficial reader