nicotine

noun

nic·​o·​tine ˈni-kə-ˌtēn 

: a poisonous alkaloid C₁₀H₁₄N₂ that is the chief active principle of tobacco and is used as an insecticide

Examples of nicotine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But according to this year's survey, more teens have turned to nicotine pouches. —Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024

In Gaza, even a nicotine fix is hard to come by July 2, 2024 Israel’s airstrike on Saturday hit a mosque inside a school in Gaza City where thousands of people were sheltering. —Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2024

Critics argue that residents can easily circumvent the restrictions by purchasing nicotine products in neighboring towns. —Mckenzie Beard, Washington Post, 10 July 2024

Other nicotine pouch brands include Rogue, on!, and Velo, but according to Phillip Morris, Zyn accounts for almost three-quarters of nicotine pouch sales. —Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from New Latin nicotiana

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

nicotine

noun

nic·​o·​tine ˈnik-ə-ˌtēn 

: a poisonous substance found in tobacco and used as an insecticide

Medical Definition

nicotine

noun

nic·​o·​tine ˈnik-ə-ˌtēn 

: a poisonous alkaloid C₁₀H₁₄N₂ that is the chief active principle of tobacco and that is used as an insecticide and is sometimes used in smoking cessation aids

Note: Trademarks for nicotine include Nicoderm, Nicorette, and Nicotrol.