secondhand smoke

secondhand smoke definition - medical

sec·ond·hand smoke (sĕkˈənd-hăndˈ)

noun
Cigarette, cigar, or pipe smoke that is inhaled unintentionally by nonsmokers and may be injurious to their health if inhaled regularly over a long period. Also called passive smoke.

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