third-hand smoke
The residue from cigarette smoke that lands on surfaces such as clothing and furnitureThe residue from cigarette smoke that lands on surfaces such as clothing and furniture.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The residue from cigarette smoke that lands on surfaces such as clothing and furniture.
Origin
By extension from second-hand smoke.By extension from second-hand smoke.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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