NICOTIANA
\nɪkˈə͡ʊʃiːˈanə], \nɪkˈəʊʃiːˈanə], \n_ɪ_k_ˈəʊ_ʃ_iː__ˈa_n_ə]\
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The toxic solanaceous American plant Nicotiana tabacum. It yields NICOTINE and other biologically active chemicals; its dried leaves are used for smoking.
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Platidiam
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