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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lugs

Tobacco; General tobacco

Lugs are the leaves around the bottom part of the stalk. They are characterized by their small size, thinness and brightness. They make up 13% of the plant's total weight. The nicotine content is ...

loose leaf chewing tobacco

Tobacco; General tobacco

A form of chewing tobacco traditionally used in North America and India. Products typically consist of loosely-packed cut or granulated stem-free tobacco leaf to which additional ingredients may be ...

long filler

Tobacco; General tobacco

A term used to designate filler tobacco that runs the length of the body of the cigar, as opposed chopped up pieces know as "cut-filler. "

ligero

Tobacco; General tobacco

One of the three basic types of filler tobacco. The name means "light" in Spanish.

latakia

Tobacco; General tobacco

Again, a product of the eastern Mediterranean, and used in certain mixtures to give a distinctive flavor.

khaini

Tobacco; General tobacco

A form of chewing tobacco product used mainly in India. The product typically consists of tobacco particles mixed with lime and additional flavorings. The product has a brown granular appearance and ...

lapse/ slip

Tobacco; General tobacco

Terms sometimes used for a return to tobacco use after a period of abstinence. A lapse or slip might be defined as a puff or two on a cigarette. This may proceed to relapse, or abstinence may be ...