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nicotine
1. n. (organic compound) An alkaloid (C10H14N2), commonly occurring in the tobacco plant. In small doses it is a habit-forming stimulant; in larger doses it is toxic and is often used in insecticides.
2. n. (figuratively) tobacco, cigarettes
He is addicted to nicotine.

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Example Sentences

He said that his previous dentist told him that he'd remove nicotine stains if he stopped smoking.

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