smoke grenade

noun

chiefly US
: a bomb that produces a lot of smoke when it explodes

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Peanut butter isn't usually considered dangerous at airports, but a passenger at Indianapolis International Airport was recently caught for using the food to conceal a live smoke grenade, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 June 2026 In the center, the coin depicts a gas mask, a riot control smoke grenade, and a pepper ball launcher. Maddy Varner, Wired News, 6 Apr. 2026

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“Smoke grenade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20grenade. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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