smoker

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smok·er / ˈsmōkər/ • n. 1. a person who smokes tobacco regularly. ∎  (also smok·ing car) a train compartment in which smoking is allowed.2. a person or device that smokes fish or meat.3. dated an informal social gathering for men.4. a device that emits smoke for subduing bees in a hive.

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smoker

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smoker See HYDROTHERMAL VENT.

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