Meanings
nounnicotinic acid (uncountable)
- uncountablebiochemistrypyridine-3-carboxylic acid; together with nicotinamide is a part of the vitamin B complex
Synonyms: E375 when used as a colour retention agent, niacin
Synonyms & antonyms
nounpyridine-3-carboxylic acid; together with nicotinamide is a part of the vitamin B complex
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E375 when used as a colour retention agentniacin
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nouna B vitamin essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract
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