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Feb 2024
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282. Should Vaping be Banned? (English V...

Thomas Wilkinson
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The United Kingdom has announced plans to ban certain types of e-cigarette and restrict the sale of other vaping products.


Let's discuss some of the key terms surrounding "vapes", look at why the UK is banning these products, and examine the debate around vapes in more detail!

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Vocabulary


  • Disposable (adjective): Designed to be thrown away after use.
  • E-cigarettes (noun): Electronic devices that heat a liquid to produce vapour, typically containing nicotine, offering an alternative to traditional smoking.
  • Inhale/Exhale (verbs): To breathe in and out, respectively.
  • Vapour (noun): A substance in the air, usually a liquid.
  • Combustion (noun): The process of burning.
  • Addictive (adjective): Causing a strong dependence on a substance, typically a drug like nicotine.
  • Regulation (noun): The process of controlling and managing an activity through rules and laws.
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