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Definition: Sidestream smoke is created from the emissions of a smoldering cigarette. This type of smoke will suspend in the air longer because aerosol particles in the smoke are smaller than those in mainstream smoke. Smaller particles mean better absorption in human lungs. That, combined with the toxic chemical properties of this smoke make it more hazardous to breathe in than mainstream smoke. See also: Mainstream Smoke Secondhand Smoke Facts Environmental Tobacco Smoke Updated: July 15, 2007 The Chemicals in CigarettesTar in CigarettesHydrogen Cyanide in Cigarette SmokeCarbon Monoxide in Cigarette Smoke Cigarette Smoking and Your HealthSmoking and DDDSmoking and ArthritisHow Smoking Harms Us - From Head to Toe  About.com is accredited by the Health On the Net Foundation, which promotes reliable and trusted online health information. |
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