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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Origin of smokeless

First recorded in 1575–80; smoke + -less

Example Sentences

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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

Most modern firearms and other weapons used by soldiers and civilians alike rely on smokeless powder to propel a bullet to its target.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2023

Al Jaffee's Mad Inventions were also popular, including items such as a smokeless ashtray.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2023

The fire was out, smokeless and dead; the watchers were gone.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

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