sidestream

adjective

side·stream ˈsīd-ˌstrēm

: relating to or being tobacco smoke that is emitted from the lighted end of a cigarette or cigar

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First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sidestream was in 1951

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“Sidestream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidestream. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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sidestream

adjective

side·stream ˈsīd-ˌstrēm

: relating to or being tobacco smoke that is emitted from the lit end of a cigarette or cigar compare mainstream

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