Nicotina (en. Nicotine)

/nikoˈtina/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Substance that causes addiction and is obtained from tobacco.

Nicotine acts on the central nervous system.

La nicotina actúa sobre el sistema nervioso central.

Chemical compound that contributes to the stimulating effects of tobacco.

Nicotine consumption can lead to dependency.

El consumo de nicotina puede llevar a la dependencia.

Alkaloid that is sometimes used in treatments to quit smoking.

Nicotine patches help reduce the urge to smoke.

Los parches de nicotina ayudan a reducir las ganas de fumar.

From the name of Jean Nicot, a French ambassador who introduced tobacco to France.

nicotine addiction

Physical and psychological dependence on consuming products that contain nicotine.

adicción a la nicotina

nicotine substitutes

Products that help people quit smoking, such as gums or patches.

sustitutos de nicotina

nicotine gases

Compounds released when smoking tobacco that contain nicotine.

gases de nicotina

tobacco

Plant that is used to produce products that contain nicotine.

tabaco

dependence

State of needing a substance to function normally.

dependencia

smoker

Person who regularly consumes tobacco.

fumador

Cigarette

I'm going out to smoke a cigarette to satisfy my nicotine need.

Voy a salir a fumar un cigarrillo para satisfacer mi necesidad de nicotina.

Little puff

I left the little puff for later because I already have enough nicotine.

Me dejé el puchito para después porque tengo bastante nicotina ya.