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nicotine

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/nikuˈtinɐ/ni·co·ti·na

Definition

1

A toxic and addictive alkaloid found in tobacco plants, responsible for smoking addiction.

Usage examples

“Nicotine is the substance that causes addiction in tobacco.”
“Nicotine patches help people quit smoking.”

Common combinations

nicotine addictionnicotine patchesnicotine levels