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Sidestream Smoke

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Updated January 06, 2009

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Definition:
Sidestream smoke describes the smoke coming off the end a smoldering cigarette. When combined, sidestream smoke and mainstream smoke form secondhand smoke, also known as environmental tobacco smoke.

See also:
"Secondhand Smoke Facts"
"Environmental Tobacco Smoke"

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