smoke

• Substantivo que designa a suspensão visível de partículas de carbono e outros materiais no ar, geralmente produzida pela combustão de matéria orgânica. Também pode se referir ao ato de fumar ou a uma névoa densa e escura.

A noun referring to a visible suspension of carbon or other particles in the air, typically produced by burning a substance.

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1. Visible gas from burningA1formal

   A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in the air, emitted from a burning substance.

   Fumaça

   • Thick smoke rose from the chimney.
   • The room was filled with smoke from the fire.
   • Smoke from the factory polluted the air.

   Sinônimosvapor

2. Cigarette or tobacco smokeA2informal

   The smoke produced by burning tobacco in cigarettes, cigars, or pipes.

   Fumaça (do tabaco)

   • He stepped outside for a smoke.
   • The bar was full of cigarette smoke.
   • She quit smoke two years ago.

3. Something that obscures or confusesB2informal

   Something that hides the truth or makes a situation unclear.

   Cortina de fumaça

   • The politician's speech was just smoke and mirrors.
   • All these rumors are just smoke; there's no real evidence.
   • The company's report was full of smoke to hide the losses.

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• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de inalar e exalar fumaça de tabaco ou outras substâncias, ou de emitir fumaça.

A verb used to indicate the act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances, or to emit smoke.

1. Inhale and exhale tobacco smokeA1formal

   To draw smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or pipe into the mouth and lungs.

   Fumar

   • He smokes a pack of cigarettes every day.
   • She quit smoking last year for health reasons.
   • Many people smoke to relieve stress.

   Sinônimosdragdrawinhalepuff

2. Produce smokeA2formal

   To emit or give off smoke, typically from burning or heating.

   Fumaçar

   • The chimney is smoking heavily.
   • The engine started smoking after overheating.
   • The campfire smoked all night long.

   Sinônimosfumereeksmolder

3. Preserve food with smokeB1formal

   To expose food, such as meat or fish, to smoke to preserve it or add flavor.

   Defumar

   • They smoke salmon in a traditional wooden shed.
   • The chef smoked the ribs for several hours.
   • Smoked bacon has a distinct flavor.

   Sinônimoscurepreserve

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