nicotinic

[ nik-uh-tin-ik, -tee-nik ]

/ ˌnɪk əˈtɪn ɪk, -ˈti nɪk /

Save This Word!

adjective

of, relating to, or containing nicotine.

related to or imitating the action of nicotine on neurons, especially in blocking the cholinergic receptors of the autonomic ganglia.

QUIZ

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE COMMON GRAMMAR DEBATES?

There are grammar debates that never die; and the ones highlighted in the questions in this quiz are sure to rile everyone up once again. Do you know how to answer the questions that cause some of the greatest grammar debates?

Question 1 of 7

Which sentence is correct?

His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of nicotinic

First recorded in 1870–75; nicotine + -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM nicotinic

non·nic·o·tin·ic, adjective

Words nearby nicotinic

nicotiana, nicotinamide, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate, nicotine, nicotinic, nicotinic acid, nicotinism, nicotinize, Nicoya, Nicoya Peninsula