Denicotinizing

/diːˈnɪkətɪnaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of 'denicotinize'; the ongoing process of removing nicotine from tobacco or tobacco products.

Etymology

From 'denicotinize' with the gerund/present participle suffix '-ing', following standard English verb form patterns.

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