passive smoking

Noun

Meaning

passive smoking (uncountable)

The inhalation of tobacco smoke by a non-smoker due to proximity to smokers.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

secondary smoking

Related terms

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Examples

Passive smoking causes about 3,400 deaths from lung cancer each year in the USA. Source: Internet

Passive smoking is also associated with increased risk, but to a lesser extent. Source: Internet

Passive smoking —the inhalation of smoke from another's smoking—is a cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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