nicotine

UK
/ˈnɪkətiːn/
US
/ˈnɪkətiːn/
nicotinenoun
Traductions
Nicotine is a highly addictive substance found in tobacco.
Никотин - это вещество, вызывающее сильную зависимость, которое содержится в табаке.
Définitions
A toxic, colorless or yellowish oily liquid that is the chief active constituent of tobacco, used as an insecticide and is also the addictive substance in cigarettes.
Nicotine is responsible for the addictive nature of smoking.
Synonymes
tobacco alkaloid
addictive substance
nicotineadjective
UK
/ˈnɪkətiːn/
US
/ˈnɪkətiːn/
Used attributively in phrases such as 'nicotine patch', functioning like an adjective.
Définitions
Containing, delivering, or relating to nicotine.
Nicotine patches provide a controlled dose of the drug.