niacinamide

[ nahy-uh-sin-uh-mahyd ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. nicotinamide.

Word History and Origins

Origin of niacinamide¹

First recorded in 1950–55; niacin + amide

Example Sentences

Plus, the spot-correcting serum contains ingredients like niacinamide designed to keep skin healthy and spotless in the long term.

From Popular-Science

The active ingredient is Benzyl Nicotinate (niacinamide), part of the drug group of vasodilators that widen blood vessels.

From The Daily Beast