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nicotine

[ˈnɪkətiːn, ˈnɪkətaɪn]

nicotine Definition

  • 1a toxic colorless or yellowish oily liquid that is the chief active constituent of tobacco
  • 2a stimulating and highly addictive psychoactive drug in tobacco products

Using nicotine: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nicotine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Nicotine is highly addictive.

  • Example

    Smoking cigarettes exposes you to nicotine.

  • Example

    Nicotine patches are used to help smokers quit.

  • Example

    The amount of nicotine in e-cigarettes varies widely.

nicotine Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nicotine

  • tobacco alkaloid
  • cigarette substance
  • smoking drug

Phrases with nicotine

  • a physical and psychological dependence on nicotine

    Example

    He has been struggling with nicotine addiction for years.

  • the symptoms experienced by a person who stops using nicotine after a period of heavy use

    Example

    She experienced severe nicotine withdrawal after quitting smoking.

  • the use of products that contain nicotine but not tobacco to help people quit smoking

    Example

    Many people have successfully quit smoking with the help of nicotine replacement therapy.

Origins of nicotine

from French 'nicotine', named after Jean Nicot, a French ambassador to Portugal who introduced tobacco to France

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Summary: nicotine in Brief

Nicotine [ˈnɪkətiːn, ˈnɪkətaɪn] is a toxic and highly addictive substance found in tobacco products. It is a colorless or yellowish oily liquid that can be absorbed through smoking, chewing, or skin contact. Nicotine addiction is a physical and psychological dependence on the drug, and quitting smoking can cause severe nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Nicotine replacement therapy is a common method used to help people quit smoking.

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