peat smoke

A form of peat-smoke — Smoke from burning peat.

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Meanings

nounpeat smoke (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of peat-smoke.

    The chemical composition of peat smoke is very complex.

    2014, Graham Stewart, Inge Russell, Whisky: Technology, Production and Marketing, page 58
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    Hence the unpleasant smell, and the poignant pain in the eyes, which are felt from peat smoke, especially by those that are least accustomed to breathe in such an atmosphere.

    1812, Edward Wakefield, Introductory remarks, page 88

    Only about 25% of Scotch whiskies have any peat smoke character at all.

    2021, Margarett Waterbury, Scotch: A Complete Introduction to Scotland's Whiskies
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APA

peat smoke. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peat%20smoke

MLA

“peat smoke.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peat%20smoke. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “peat smoke,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peat%20smoke.

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