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nicotinic acid

noun

Definition of nicotinic acid

: niacin

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 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, "Here’s What Niacinamide Can—and Can’t—Do for Your Skin," 8 May 2019

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First Known Use of nicotinic acid

1873, in the meaning defined above

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nicotinic acid

noun

Medical Definition of nicotinic acid

: niacin

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