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See more synonyms for secondhand smoke on Thesaurus.com smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or pipe that is involuntarily inhaled, especially by nonsmokers. Show More
Origin of secondhand smoke First recorded in 1975–80
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secondhand smoke in Medicine secondhand smoke [sĕk′ ənd-hănd′ ]
Cigarette, cigar, or pipe smoke that is inhaled unintentionally by nonsmokers and is injurious to their health if inhaled regularly over a long period of time. passive smoke Show More
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