Nicotine
/nˈɪkəˌtin/
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Definition
(noun) An alkaloid (C₁₀H₁₄N₂), commonly occurring in the tobacco plant.
Sentence Examples
They say that an eggplant has lots of nicotine.
His hands had nicotine stains.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The addictive substance found in tobacco is a chemical called ____.