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English → English (gcide) Definition: vitamin B5 nicotinic acid \nic`o*tin“ic ac”id\, n. (Chem.) An organic acid (C6H5NO2), a carboxylated derivative of pyridine, obtained by the oxidation of nicotine; called also niacin and antipellagra vitamin, and vitamin B5. Chemically it is 3-pyridinecarboxylic acid. Note: It is a cofactor in several enzymatic reactions, and is used to prevent a pellagra-like disease in dogs. --[MI11] Syn: 3-pyridinecarboxylic acid, niacin, antipellagra vitamin. [1913 Webster +PJC] vitamin B5 \vitamin B5\ n. See nicotinic acid. Syn: nicotinic acid. [PJC]