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

Up until recently, vaping research has primarily been focused on nicotine but has expanded into the field of cannabis. —Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024

Caffeine, nicotine and THC were also found in Strain’s system. —Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024

One-third of British 18-to-24-year-olds adults are hooked on nicotine, with research suggesting that the disposable vapes created a market among young people who wouldn’t have otherwise smoked. —Paolo Confino, Fortune, 12 June 2024

More:Young Wisconsin vapers sue JUUL, say false advertising led them to start vaping and develop nicotine addiction, health problems Last year, the City of Milwaukee implemented multiple measures to prevent the spread of vaping, especially among young people. —Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 26 Jan. 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.