Hookah Smoking, As Described By A Scientist
The cooling of tobacco smoke is a centuries old tradition. It is believed to have originated in India and eventually spread throughout most of the modern Arab world. The use of a hookah, or water pipe, is traditionally accepted by many cultures and continues to be the most prominent eastern tool used in the act smoking tobacco. The idea is to cool and to filter the smoke by passing it through a liquid before it is inhaled.
The hookah is usually constructed of four to six fundamental components which can be referred to by numerous terms depending on culture. The most important workings include:
- Lule (Bowl)
- Marpuc (tube)
- Godve (body)
- Agizlak (mouthpiece)
The bowl is situated at the top of the hookah, attached to the tube. The bowl generally is made of clay or marble. The tobacco is placed in first and followed by coal or another ignitable material. The tobacco and the ignitable substance are usually separated by a thin metal screen.
The tube is a varied length but small diameter rigid tube that extends from the top of the body to the bowl. It acts as a passageway of the smoke cooled and filtered through the water and into the lungs of the smoker.
The body acts as the base of the hookah. It contains the liquid used for its cooling and filtering properties. The tube is connected to the base and the hoses extend from the base.
A mouthpiece is attached to the tip of each hose. The mouthpiece, originally carved from metal, wood or plastic and of varied shapes, sizes and colors, acts as a junction between the mouth and the hose that provides a solid and a steady draw of smoke.
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