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nicotine gum

Nicotine polacrilex A masticant that slowly releases nicotine, ameliorating the effects of tobacco withdrawal and the intensity of relapse factors–eg, weight gain
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nic·o·tine gum

(nikŏ-tēn gŭm)
Polacrilex chewing gum that contains nicotine; developed as an aid in smoking cessation; now available as an over-the-counter product in various dosages.
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