nicotinoid en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈnɪkətɪˌnɔɪd/
Etymology
Etymology tree French Nicot Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnus French -in Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂ Proto-Italic *-ā Latin -am Old French -e French -e French -ine French nicotinebor. English nicotine Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o- Proto-Indo-European *weyd- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *wéydos Proto-Hellenic *wéidos Ancient Greek εἶδος (eîdos) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Proto-Hellenic *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -ειδής (-eidḗs) Latin -oīdēslbor. English -oid English nicotinoid From nicotine + -oid.
Meanings
- Any of a large group of compounds related to nicotine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nicotinoids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |