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What's the difference between "tar" and "nicotine" in a cigarette?
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Tar/Nicotine: Tar is the material produced by burning tobacco. It can damage lungs & cause cancer. It is also found in marijuana cigarettes. Nicotine is an alkaloid from plants of the nightshade family. It acts as a stimulant, which leads to addiction.
Answered 3/5/2019
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