General tobacco

General tobacco

A product that is processed by dry plant leaves of the genus Nicotiana. Tobacco is most commonly used as a drug, but can also be used as a pesticide. It is the product that is used in cigars and cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snuff, and flavored shisha.

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Lugs

Tobacco; General tobacco

Lugs are the leaves around the bottom part of the stalk. They are characterised by their small size, thinness and brightness. They make up 13% of the plant's total weight. The nicotine content is ...

Loose leaf chewing tobacco

Tobacco; General tobacco

A form of chewing tobacco traditionally used in North America and India. Products typically consist of loosely-packed cut or granulated stem-free tobacco leaf to which additional ingredients may be ...

Long filler

Tobacco; General tobacco

A term used to designate filler tobacco that runs the length of the body of the cigar, as opposed chopped up pieces know as "cut-filler. "

Ligero

Tobacco; General tobacco

One of the three basic types of filler tobacco. The name means "light" in Spanish.

Khaini

Tobacco; General tobacco

A form of chewing tobacco product used mainly in India. The product typically consists of tobacco particles mixed with lime and additional flavorings. The product has a brown granular appearance and ...

Lapse/ slip

Tobacco; General tobacco

Terms sometimes used for a return to tobacco use after a period of abstinence. A lapse or slip might be defined as a puff or two on a cigarette. This may proceed to relapse, or abstinence may be ...

Impact

Tobacco; General tobacco

The organoleptic sensation caused by nicotine. Impact is often described by consumers as throat catch, throat hit, throat grip, etc. Cigarette companies define impact as the sudden sharp but ...