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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

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

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

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2023

Another cautionary tale from Jewish and Muslim folklore revolves around the djinn, a nonhuman entity made of smokeless fire, that can occasionally be bound by humans and chained to their will.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2023

Izzi and I return to our work, each of us silent, our heads filled with thoughts of ghuls and wraiths and smokeless fire.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

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