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Discover Ludwig"Passive smoking" is a grammatically correct and commonly used term in written English.
It refers to the inhalation of secondhand smoke from others who are smoking. It is typically used in discussions about the health risks associated with tobacco exposure. Example: "Exposure to passive smoking has been linked to an increased risk of respiratory illnesses and cancer."
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passive smoking
noun
The inhalation of tobacco smoke by a non-smoker due to proximity to smokers.
synonyms
Exact(60)
Effectiveness; PS: Passive smoking; ETS: Environmental tobacco smoke.
Another important public health benefit is the elimination of secondhand smoke, and therefore passive smoking, by the nonsmoker.
Probably best known is passive smoking -- chronic exposure to smoke from other people's cigarettes.
She added the dangers of passive smoking are well documented, and foster carers should not smoke in front of children.
Passive smoking is defined as the involuntary inhalation of tobacco smoke.
Exposure to passive smoking was assessed based on the question "Does anyone in this household smoke regularly inside the house?" A positive response indicated exposure to passive smoking.
FIRST passive smoking, now passive smelling.
The dangers of passive smoking are well-known".
Are you suggesting that passive smoking does no harm and therefore it's fine?
I used to wonder what effect passive smoking might have on my health.
"It kills 400,000 people each year, one-eighth of those from passive smoking.
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