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smokeless tobacco Etymology: AS, smoca + Sp, tabaco 1 chewing tobacco or tobacco powder that allows the stimulating components of tobacco to be absorbed through the digestive tract, or through the mucous membrane in the case of snuff. 2 a transdermal nicotine patch that can be affixed to the upper part of the body to satisfy the person's craving for nicotine. smokeless tobacco, n chewing tobacco (leaves) or tobacco powder (snuff) that allows the nicotine to be absorbed through the mucous membrane of the oral cavity or digestive tract. It is related to a high risk of oral cancer. Can contain abrasives such as sand, pesticides, and sugar for taste. It is not a substitute for cigarettes. Impress upon the patient the social repugnance of the habit. The term spit tobacco is preferred. smokeless tobacco Substance abuse Any chewed–chew or snorted–snuff tobacco product, that is regionally popular among athletes, the indigent, Native Americans and, tragically, children How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| While they did not directly confront any of the players before Wednesday night's Seattle Mariners-Kansas City Royals game at the Kingdome, they did hold several news conferences to draw attention to the link between cancer and the use of chewing and dipping tobacco products, which they call spit tobacco. Two months later, the cigarettes were gone from their lives, but Whalen was back dipping tobacco. |
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