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nicotinicacid
n.
An organic acid ( C6H5NO2 ), a carboxylated derivative of pyridine, obtained by the oxidation of nicotine; called also niacin and antipellagra vitamin , and vitamin B 5 . Chemically it is 3-pyridinecarboxylic acid .
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