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NIC

n. uncountable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈnɪk// nic Slang

n. a short way to say 'nicotine', often used when talking about vaping or smoking. You use it when you want to mention the chemical that makes these habits addictive.

n. a colloquial clipping of 'nicotine', frequently used in the context of electronic cigarettes and vaping culture. It refers to the alkaloid stimulant responsible for the addictive properties of tobacco products.


SIMPLE

This vape juice has a high nic content.

CONTEXTUAL

He decided to switch to a lower nic strength to gradually reduce his dependency on vaping.

COMPLEX

The rapid absorption of nic through salt-based formulations has significantly altered the user experience in the modern electronic cigarette market compared to traditional freebase options.

Usage

Commonly used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'nic salt' or 'nic rush'.

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