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secondhand smoke

 
Dictionary: secondhand smoke

n.
Cigarette, cigar, or pipe smoke that is inhaled unintentionally by nonsmokers.


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(sĕk'ənd-hănd')
n.

Cigarette, cigar, or pipe smoke that is inhaled unintentionally by nonsmokers and may be injurious to their health if inhaled regularly over a long period.

 
 

 

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