smokeless

[ smohk-lis ]

adjective

1. emitting, producing, or having little or no smoke.

smokeless

/ ˈsməʊklɪs /

adjective

1. having or producing little or no smoke

   smokeless fuel

Other Words From

• smokeless·ly adverb
• smokeless·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of smokeless¹

First recorded in 1575–80; smoke + -less

Example Sentences

Now a mix of imported coal and smokeless fuel was burned, Mr Lewin said, but combining them was challenging.

From BBC

The cannabis fan was a part of a high-profile campaign for smokeless fire pits last year after announcing that he was “giving up smoke.”

From Los Angeles Times

Cigarettes were the product most reportedly used followed by e-cigarettes, cigars, hookah, and smokeless tobacco.

From Science Daily

The Federal Communications Commission says that its rules and federal laws forbid the advertisement of “cigarettes, little cigars or smokeless tobacco products” on broadcast television.

From New York Times

The chairman said the United States needs to fight back against Chinese propaganda and information warfare on the smokeless battlefield of people’s minds.

From Washington Times