niacinamide \niacinamide\ n.
The amide of niacin (nicotinic acid), called also
{nicotinamide}. It was at one time called {vitamin B3}, and
can function to relieve nicotinic acid deficiency. Chemical
formula {C6H6N2O}, chemically it is 3-pyridinecarboxamide.
Syn: nicotinic acid amide, nicotinamide.
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