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Definition: Passive smoking is defined as the involuntary inhalation by a nonsmoker of a combination of diluted sidestream smoke and mainstream smoke. Usually this occurs in a closed environment, but it can be a threat in an open environment as well. See Also: Sidestream Smoke Mainstream Smoke Secondhand Smoke Facts Updated: July 15, 2007 Cigarette IngredientsThe Ingredients in CigarettesThe Effects of Nicotine AddictionNicotine |
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