salicylic acid catabolic process
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of salicylic acid (2-hydroxybenzoic acid), a derivative of benzoic acid.
GO:0009696
salicylic acid metabolic process
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GO:0019336
phenol-containing compound catabolic process
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GO:0072329
monocarboxylic acid catabolic process
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salicylic acid breakdown
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salicylic acid catabolism
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salicylic acid degradation
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