Nicotinic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nicotinic is an adjective meaning (chemistry) Of or pertaining to nicotine or nicotinic acid or its derivatives.
Meaning
(chemistry) Of or pertaining to nicotine or nicotinic acid or its derivatives.
More Meanings
- Of or pertaining to niacin.
Example Sentences
Nicotine, a stimulant found in tobacco, long used by Native Americans, taught scientists about the existence of our own nicotinic receptors, which influence neuronal excitement.
Synonyms for nicotinic
Depending on context, synonyms include nicotinal, nicotinian, nicotinean.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include muscarinic, mononucleotide, nicotinal, nicotinian, nicotinean, nicotian.
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