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

Though the number of young people using nicotine pouches from brands like Zyn is low overall, the numbers have risen since 2016. —Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024

According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study, nicotine pouches were the second-most popular form of tobacco children admitted to using. —Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024

However, public health advocates say flavored e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches are still popular among kids, with one in 12 middle and high school students reporting tobacco use. —Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024

Growth is also taking place internationally, with total nicotine pouch volume outside America soaring almost 70% between the third quarters of 2023 and 2024. —Alex Harring, CNBC, 22 Oct. 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.