NICOTINE


Meaning of NICOTINE in English

nic ‧ o ‧ tine /ˈnɪkətiːn/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Origin: Jean Nicot (1530-1604), French diplomat who first brought tobacco into France ]

a substance in tobacco which makes it difficult for people to stop smoking

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