tobacco

• Planta cuyas hojas se secan y se procesan para fumar, masticar o aspirar, así como el producto elaborado a partir de ellas. También se refiere a la sustancia que contiene nicotina y se consume en cigarrillos, puros, pipas, etc.

A noun referring to a plant whose leaves are dried and processed for smoking, chewing, or snuffing, or the prepared product itself.

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1. Plant product for smokingA2formal

   A plant product prepared from the leaves of the tobacco plant, used for smoking, chewing, or snuff.

   Producto vegetal para fumar

   • He rolled a cigarette using loose tobacco.
   • The smell of tobacco filled the room.
   • Tobacco is heavily taxed in many countries.

   Sinónimosbaccysmoke

2. Industry and tradeB1formal

   The commercial sector involved in growing, processing, and selling tobacco products.

   Industria tabacalera

   • The tobacco industry has faced many regulations.
   • Tobacco farming is a major source of income in some regions.
   • The company is a leading exporter of tobacco.

   Sinónimostobacco industry