NNK

noun

ˌen-(ˌ)en-ˈkā How to pronounce NNK (audio)
: a nitrosamine C10H13N3O2 in tobacco smoke that is derived from nicotine and is a powerful carcinogen

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“NNK.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/NNK. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

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