Nicotinic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to nicotine or nicotinic acid or its derivatives. not-comparable

    "Nicotine, a stimulant found in tobacco, long used by Native Americans, taught scientists about the existence of our own nicotinic receptors, which influence neuronal excitement."

  2. 2
    Of or pertaining to niacin. not-comparable

Synonyms

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chewingnicotinalnicotineannicotiniansmokingsnuffy

Example

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"Niacin, also known as nicotinic acid, is a vitamin."

Etymology

From nicotine + -ic.

Related phrases

nicotinic acetylcholine receptornicotinic acid

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