Associations to the word «Nicotine»

Wiktionary

NICOTINE, noun. (chemistry) An alkaloid (C10H14N2), commonly occurring in the tobacco plant. In small doses it is a habit-forming stimulant; in larger doses it is toxic and is often used in insecticides.
NICOTINE, noun. (figuratively) tobacco, cigarettes
NICOTINE ALKALOID, noun. (chemistry) any of a range of related alkaloids found in various species of the genus Nicotiana, especially Nicotiana tabacum which is cultivated for the manufacture of cigarettes
NICOTINE GUM, noun. A form of chewing gum that slowly releases nicotine into the body; used by people who are trying to quit smoking
NICOTINE PATCH, noun. An adhesive patch, affixed to the skin, that slowly diffuses nicotine into the bloodstream; used by people who are trying to quit smoking
NICOTINE PATCHES, noun. Plural of nicotine patch
NICOTINE STOMATITIS, noun. A benign lesion on the hard palate caused by smoking tobacco or long-term drinking of very hot beverages.

Dictionary definition

NICOTINE, noun. An alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide.

Wise words

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