nicotine use

[ˈnɪkətɪn juːs]
noun
uso de nicotina
1. The act or practice of consuming nicotine through smoking, vaping, chewing tobacco, or other methods
Nicotine use among teenagers has increased with the popularity of vaping devices.
O uso de nicotina entre adolescentes aumentou com a popularidade dos dispositivos de vaporização.
2. The habitual or addictive consumption of nicotine-containing products
Her nicotine use began during college when she started smoking cigarettes.
Seu uso de nicotina começou na faculdade quando ela começou a fumar cigarros.
3. The medical or health-related phenomenon of nicotine dependency and its effects on the body
Nicotine use disorder is recognized as a clinical condition in the DSM-5.
O transtorno do uso de nicotina é reconhecido como uma condição clínica no DSM-5.
In both Brazil and the USA, nicotine use has become increasingly regulated in public spaces. Public health campaigns actively discourage use, particularly among youth. In Brazil, tobacco packaging includes graphic health warnings, while in the USA, plain packaging regulations have been debated. The term is commonly used in medical, educational, and policy contexts to discuss addiction and public health initiatives.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
nicotine consumptiontobacco usesmokingnicotine dependencynicotine addiction
Antonyms / Antônimos
nicotine abstinencesmoking cessationnon-smoking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
uso de nicotina
standard medical and public health terminology
Rio de Janeiro
consumo de nicotina
alternative colloquial usage
São Paulo
uso de nicotina
formal medical context; common in healthcare discussions
Portugal
consumo de nicotina
more commonly used in Portuguese health literature

Related Words

addictionsmokingvapingtobaccocessationwithdrawaldependencee-cigarette

Related Idioms & Phrases

kick the habit
go cold turkey
nicotine fix
quit smoking
break free from nicotine
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