Chain smoking
Chain Smoking
Chain smoking (/ʧeɪn smoʊkɪŋ/) is the practice of smoking several cigarettes consecutively, often using the ember of a finished cigarette to light the next. The term is often used to describe a person who smokes in this manner, typically consuming a large number of cigarettes within a short period of time.
Etymology
The term "chain smoking" is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, with the rise of mass-produced cigarettes. The phrase is derived from the concept of a chain, where each link is connected to the next, symbolizing the continuous and unbroken nature of the smoking habit.
Related Terms
- Nicotine addiction: A condition where a person has a dependence on nicotine, a chemical found in tobacco. Chain smoking is often a symptom of nicotine addiction.
- Secondhand smoke: The smoke that is exhaled by a smoker or is given off by a burning cigarette, cigar, or pipe. Chain smokers can produce a significant amount of secondhand smoke.
- Smoking cessation: The process of discontinuing tobacco smoking. Chain smokers often find it particularly challenging to quit smoking due to the high level of nicotine addiction.
- Lung cancer: A type of cancer that begins in the lungs. Chain smoking significantly increases the risk of developing lung cancer.
- Emphysema: A long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath. It is often caused by smoking, including chain smoking.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chain smoking
- Wikipedia's article - Chain smoking
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