smokeless

American

[smohk-lis] / ˈsmoʊk lɪs /

adjective

emitting, producing, or having little or no smoke.

smokeless British

/ ˈsməʊklɪs /

adjective

having or producing little or no smoke

smokeless fuel

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Etymology

Origin of smokeless

First recorded in 1575–80; smoke + -less

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smokeless

In World War I, the company became a major source of smokeless powder and explosives for the Allies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

Officers are searching the Phurnacite plant - a smokeless fuel briquetting facility that covers 150 acres - in Abercwmboi village, which they expect to take "some time".

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

Meanwhile, efforts to offset those risks, like Altria’s push into smokeless pouches and expanded health-focused offerings from Conagra and Kraft Heinz, could provide upside.

From Barron's ● Dec. 8, 2025

The Kenyon City Grill is electric, smokeless and highly portable.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2024

Mole caught a feral chicken, and Sam cooked it on a small and smokeless fire.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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