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nicotine
[nik-uh-teen, -tin, nik-uh-teen]
noun
a colorless, oily, water-soluble, highly toxic, liquid alkaloid, C 1 0 H 1 4 N 2 , found in tobacco and valued as an insecticide.
nicotine
/ ˈnɪkəˌtiːn, ˌnɪkəˈtɪnɪk /
noun
a colourless oily acrid toxic liquid that turns yellowish-brown in air and light: the principal alkaloid in tobacco, used as an agricultural insecticide. Formula: C 10 H 14 N 2
nicotine
A colorless, poisonous compound occurring naturally in the tobacco plant. It is used in medicine and as an insecticide, and it is the substance in tobacco products to which smokers can become addicted. Nicotine is an alkaloid. Chemical formula: C 10 H 14 N 2 .
nicotine
A poisonous chemical substance found in the tobacco plant.
Other 51Թ Forms
- nicotined adjective
- nicotineless adjective
- ˈԾˌپԱ adjective
- nicotinic adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nicotine1
Example Sentences
Nicotine pouches, often sold in cans, are small tea-bag-like rectangles that contain white powder that releases nicotine into the bloodstream when placed between a person's upper lip and gum.
Although electronic cigarettes are exempt, Vautrin said that she was working to introduce limits on the amounts of nicotine they contain.
It will also restrict the flavours, packaging and display of vapes and other nicotine products.
While vapes are considered a healthier alternative to cigarettes, there are concerns that vaping provides a gateway into nicotine addiction - with disposable vapes enticing children and young people with their fruity flavours and cheap prices.
His team recently published an article on nicotine pouches in the British Dental Journal that was downloaded more than 250,000 times.
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