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What term refers to the gases and vapors, particulate materials, gunpowder, and metallic chips that explode from the gaps of a weapon when fired?

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Smoke

Step-by-step explanation:

Gunshot smoke or gun smoke refers to the gases and vapors that come out of a gun when it is fired. This smoke contains gunpowder, metallic chips and particulate materials but when put together simply looks like smoke.

Overexposure to these substances have been shown to be dangerous to humans as they will be deposited in the lungs where they can contribute to long-term health problem

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Gunshot residue explodes from the gaps of a weapon when it is fired.

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