What is it about tobacco that causes its smoke to seep into walls and linger when other burnt plant material does not (at least not nearly to the same degree)?

Question

Marijuana, smudging sage or cedar, paper, incense, etc have a pretty strong smell but they dissipate much faster than tobacco smoke especially cigar smoke

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

There is a lot of tar in cigarette smoke. It is an oily substance so it sticks to stuff. This is the cause of the discoloration and lingering odors. Many other substances have varying levels. Pot has a lot and will do the same over time. Cleaner stuff like paper does not and will not leave the residue.

Answer 3

There is a lot of tar in cigarette smoke. It is an oily substance so it sticks to stuff. This is the cause of the discoloration and lingering odors. Many other substances have varying levels. Pot has a lot and will do the same over time. Cleaner stuff like paper does not and will not leave the residue.

Answer 4

There is a lot of tar in cigarette smoke. It is an oily substance so it sticks to stuff. This is the cause of the discoloration and lingering odors. Many other substances have varying levels. Pot has a lot and will do the same over time. Cleaner stuff like paper does not and will not leave the residue.

Answer 5

Nothing in particular, it’s just frequency. Smoking a joint or two a night will definitely stain your walls,/impart some smel/etc. Smoking 3-4 cigs an hour….well. you get the picture.

Answer 6

Nothing in particular, it’s just frequency. Smoking a joint or two a night will definitely stain your walls,/impart some smel/etc. Smoking 3-4 cigs an hour….well. you get the picture.

Answer 7

Nothing in particular, it’s just frequency. Smoking a joint or two a night will definitely stain your walls,/impart some smel/etc. Smoking 3-4 cigs an hour….well. you get the picture.

Answer 8

Pipe tobacco doesn’t seem nearly as bad.

It doesn’t linger as long as cigarette smoke. Maybe it’s due to more natural compounds and less chemicals?

Answer 9

Pipe tobacco doesn’t seem nearly as bad.

It doesn’t linger as long as cigarette smoke. Maybe it’s due to more natural compounds and less chemicals?

Answer 10

Pipe tobacco doesn’t seem nearly as bad.

It doesn’t linger as long as cigarette smoke. Maybe it’s due to more natural compounds and less chemicals?