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nicotinic

/nɪkˈɒtɪnɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does nicotinic mean?

adjective

Relating to or derived from nicotine, a toxic alkaloid found in tobacco.

Example

"The nicotinic receptors in the brain play a crucial role in regulating the body's response to nicotine."

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