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No. 10,773 in French

nicotine

Nicotine: A toxic substance found in tobacco that acts as a stimulant and can lead to addiction.

In a sentence

  • La nicotine est une substance trouvée dans le tabac.

    Nicotine is a substance found in tobacco.

    The word 'nicotine' is used to define a chemical compound present in an item, setting its context in physical sciences.

  • Des études montrent que la nicotine peut avoir des effets sur le cerveau.

    Studies show that nicotine can have effects on the brain.

    Here, 'nicotine' is positioned as a subject that has significant biological interactions, highlighting its physiological implications.

  • Les patchs à la nicotine aident certaines personnes à arrêter de fumer.

    Nicotine patches help some people quit smoking.

    Within this context, 'nicotine' refers to a designed product that assists individuals with medical or behavioral challenges.

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