nicotinise

nicotinise

A scientist carefully nicotinises a filter paper in the laboratory.

Definition

Verb: - To treat or impregnate with nicotine: "nicotinise" means to add nicotine to something, such as tobacco products or other substances, to enhance their nicotine content.

Usage Examples
  • (To add nicotine to the liquid.)
  • (To impregnate plants with nicotine for insecticidal purposes.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to nicotinise tobacco": a historical or industrial process of increasing nicotine levels in tobacco leaves.
    • In the early 20th century, some manufacturers would nicotinise low-quality tobacco to improve its strength. (To artificially add nicotine to the tobacco.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Nicotinisation (noun): the process of treating with nicotine.

    • The nicotinisation of the product was done in a controlled laboratory setting. (The act of adding nicotine.)
  • Nicotinised (adjective): having been treated with nicotine.

    • The nicotinised solution was used in the experiment. (The solution containing added nicotine.)
Synonyms
  • Impregnate with nicotine: to saturate or fill with nicotine.
  • Treat with nicotine: to apply or introduce nicotine into a substance.
Phrasal Verbs
  • None directly associated with "nicotinise".
Related Idioms
  • None directly associated with "nicotinise".