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What is it?...
Electronic
cigarette
An
electronic cigarette (or "e-cigarette") is an
alternative to
smoked
tobacco
products, such as
cigarettes,
cigars,
or
pipes.
It is a
battery-powered
device that provides
inhaled
doses of
nicotine
by delivering a vaporized
propylene
glycol/nicotine
solution.
In addition to nicotine delivery, this vapor also provides a
flavor
and physical sensation similar to that of inhaled tobacco
smoke,
while no tobacco, smoke, or
combustion
is actually involved in its operation.
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The
electronic cigarette usually takes the form of some manner of
elongated tube, though many are designed to resemble the
outward appearance of real smoking products, like cigarettes,
cigars, and pipes. |
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