ニコチン
Meanings
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nicotine
The addictive alkaloid found in tobacco. Used in medical, chemical, and everyday contexts.
Cigarettes contain nicotine.
Nicotine addiction is hard to overcome.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉にニコチンが含まれるfor nicotine to be contained in something
Cigarettes contain nicotine.
- ニコチンを摂取するto take in / ingest nicotine
He takes in nicotine every day through an e-cigarette.
- ニコチン切れになるto experience nicotine withdrawal
A few hours after quitting smoking, he started feeling nicotine withdrawal.