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It was named after Jean Nicot, a 16th century diplomat, who introduced tobacco to France.

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Where does the word nicotine come from?

It is believed that nicotine was named for Jean Nicot, French Ambassador to Portugal in the late 1500's.


How did nicotine come to the English language?

The word "nicotine" originated from the French word "nicotiane," which was named after Jean Nicot, a French ambassador who introduced tobacco to France in the 16th century.


Should the word 'nicotine' be capitalized?

No, there is no need to capitalize "nicotine."


What is the word for when you need to smoke?

Nicotine craving.


How do you spell nicateen?

The word is spelled nicotine.


Where does the word 'nicotine' come into our language?

The word "nicotine" originates from the name of Jean Nicot, a French diplomat and botanist who introduced tobacco to France in the 16th century. The term was derived from the scientific name of the tobacco plant, Nicotiana, which honors Nicot. The suffix "-ine" is commonly used in chemistry to denote alkaloids, thus "nicotine" literally refers to the alkaloid derived from the tobacco plant.


How much nicotine is delvered in a nicotine patch?

Nicotine patches come in three different strengths. There are 21 mg. patches, 14 mg. patches, and 7 mg. patches.


What does nicotine in tobacco do?

Nicotine causes you to form an addiction to tobacco. That's why producers of tobacco products use it; to make customers come back for more.


What is the origin for the word nicotinic?

The word means pertaining to or containing nicotine, relating to the action of nicotine on neutrons. The New Latin words Herba Nicotiana is from France, Nicot's plant, the Frenchman who introduced tobacco into France


Is nicotine a narcotic?

Nicotine is not a narcotic. The term narcotic is loosely defined much like the word dope but it usually refers to opiate analgesics such as oxycodone and hydrocodone.


Do nicotine patches contain nicotine?

Yes, nicotine patches do contain nicotine.


Least to greatest nicotine amount for smokeless tobacco?

Smokeless tobaccos tend to have roughly the same quantities of nicotine. You should know that the nicotine is not the big problem with smokeless (nor with smoking, for that matter). The problem is the chemicals that come along with it, and they are unabated regardless of the source.