nicotine

Meanings

• Noun

  A highly addictive alkaloid found in the nightshade family of plants, chiefly in tobacco.

  - "Nicotine is the addictive substance in cigarettes."
  - "The nicotine patch delivers a constant dose of nicotine to help smokers quit."
  - "The effects of nicotine on the body include increased heart rate and blood pressure."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nicotine
tobacco , loco , hydroplane

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Variants

List of all variants of nicotine that leads to same result
nicotine , nicotines

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of Jean Nicot, a French diplomat who introduced tobacco to France in the late 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. Nicotine is a colorless, odorless, and bitter liquid.

2. Nicotine is a cholinergic agonist that stimulates the release of acetylcholine in the brain.

3. Nicotine gum is a common method for people trying to quit smoking to get their nicotine fix without inhaling smoke.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tobacco: A plant that is the source of nicotine and is used primarily for its psychoactive alkaloid, nicotine.

2. Addiction: A chronic condition characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior despite adverse consequences.

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Culture

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Nicotine has been a subject of controversy due to its addictive properties and association with tobacco use. It has been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music, often as a symbol of addiction or rebellion.

How to Memorize "nicotine"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a green leafy tobacco plant, and imagine the nicotine alkaloid being extracted from the leaves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate nicotine with the smell and taste of tobacco, or with the feeling of holding a cigarette between your fingers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nicotine is a Nasty, Addictive, Chemical in Tobacco' to remember the meaning of the word.

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