Analog

 

Synonyms: Cigarette, fag.
Part of speech: Noun.

analogs

Analogs (analogues) refer to the old fashioned method of smoking, where nicotine is produced through the burning of tobacco wrapped in paper. In contrast to the electronic cigarette, analog cigarettes involved the combustion of cigarettes, which the TobaccoHarmReduction.org group argue is the main cause of harm in smoking. Analogs also contain many carcinogens and toxins, whereas some electronic cigarettes have been tested 100% free of toxins.

Example:

I used to smoke analogs, but I switched to vaping a few months ago.

Links:

Analog definition (Urban dictionary)
A comparison of analogs and electronic cigarettes: Tobacco Analysis Blog

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