1. the act of perceiving; observation; attention: to escape notice. 2. take notice to pay attention; attend. 3. take no notice of to ignore or disregard. 4. information about a future event; warning; announcement. 5. a displayed placard or announcement giving information.
Nicotine: A Stimulant Nicotine, the chemical that makes addicts out of cigarette smokers, is a stimulant with properties similar to those of cocaine and amphetamine (speed). Nicotine provides the pick-me-up that smokers feel.
Nicotine is the main stimulatory compound found in cigarettes and is now sold in vaporizers and patches in isolation. It works on the acetylcholine system, and is implicated in cognitive enhancement.