nicotinic acid

noun

: niacin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Niacinamide, which is also called nicotinamide, is one of two major forms of vitamin B3 (niacin) found in supplements (the other is nicotinic acid). A.a. Newton, SELF, 8 May 2019

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Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nicotinic acid was in 1873

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“Nicotinic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nicotinic%20acid. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

nicotinic acid

noun
nic·​o·​tin·​ic acid
ˌnik-ə-ˈtē-nik-,
-ˈtin-ik-
: niacin

Medical Definition

nicotinic acid

noun
: niacin

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