A chemical compound made by adding hydrogen atoms to nicotine, used in research and potentially as a less harmful alternative to nicotine.
From 'di-' (two) + 'hydro-' (hydrogen) + 'nicotine' (the alkaloid from tobacco). Studied by researchers investigating whether modified nicotine compounds might reduce addiction or toxicity.
Dihydronicotine shows how scientists hunt for healthier alternatives—by adding just two hydrogen atoms to nicotine's structure, they could change how it behaves in the body, though it remains controversial and largely experimental.
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