electronic cigarettes

Battery-powered nicotine devices

Electronic cigarettes are battery-powered devices that vaporize a liquid solution—usually containing nicotine—for inhalation.

They simulate smoking without combustion or tobacco.

The liquid typically contains propylene glycol, flavorings, and varying nicotine levels.

Also called e-cigarettes, vapes, or vape pens: She switched from smoking to electronic cigarettes.

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Opposites
delivery mechanism

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Paper-wrapped tobacco for smoking

cigars · pipe tobacco · pipes · hookah · chewing tobacco

technology level

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Ceremonial smoking instrument

clay pipes · corn cob pipe

health intervention

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Skin-worn cessation aids

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG