noun
nicotine
NIH-kuh-teen
noun
1
An addictive chemical found naturally in the tobacco plant.
"Nicotine is the substance in cigarettes that makes them so addictive."
"The patch delivers a small dose of nicotine to help people quit smoking."
How to Use Nicotine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe addictive chemical in tobacco.
Common pairings
nicotine patch
nicotine addiction
nicotine withdrawal
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Etymology
Named after Jean Nicot, the French diplomat who introduced tobacco to France in the 16th century after receiving seeds from Portugal.