nicotinic acid
Pyridine-3-carboxylic acidPyridine-3-carboxylic acid; together with nicotinamide is a part of the vitamin B complex
» Niacin, also known as nicotinic acid, is a vitamin.
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1 senses(uncountable)Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid; together with nicotinamide is a part of the vitamin B complex
More definitions
- a B vitamin essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract
Examples
1 sentencesNiacin, also known as nicotinic acid, is a vitamin.
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsRelatednicotinaldehyde
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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