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niacin
CIDE DICTIONARY
niacin, n.
A B vitamin (vitamin B5) essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract. Called also nicotinic acid and antipellagra vitamin . Chemical formula C6H5NO2 , chemically it is 3-pyridinecarboxylic acid . [WordNet 1.5]
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niacin
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