General tobacco

General tobacco

A product that is processed by dry plant leaves of the genus Nicotiana. Tobacco is most commonly used as a drug, but can also be used as a pesticide. It is the product that is used in cigars and cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snuff, and flavored shisha.

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quiwam

Tobacco; General tobacco

A form of oral tobacco paste traditionally used in India. The product typically contains an aqueous tobacco leaf extract mixed with spices and has the appearance of a thick brown paste.

point prevalence abstinence (PPA)

Tobacco; General tobacco

A measure of cessation based on behaviour at a particular point in time, or during a relatively brief specified period, e.g. 24 hours, 7 days. It may include a mixture of recent and long-term ...

priming (sandleaves)

Tobacco; General tobacco

These are the leaves at the bottom part of the stalk. They are the first leaves to ripen, and the first to be harvested. They make up about 12% of the plant's weight. Primings contain only 1. 5 to 2% ...

plug wrap

Tobacco; General tobacco

The paper that goes around the cigarette filter.

plug chewing tobacco

Tobacco; General tobacco

A form of chewing tobacco traditionally used in North America. The product typically contains flaked tobacco leaves to which additional ingredients may be added. The final moisture content is ...

pharmacotherapy

Tobacco; General tobacco

A treatment using pharmaceutical drugs, e.g. NRT, bupropion, varenicline.

perique

Tobacco; General tobacco

Grown largely around New Orleans, and subject to a curing process known to only one family, 'Perique' is used as a seasoner for other pipe tobaccos, providing a distinctive taste and aroma. ...