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inhalants

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun inhalant has 2 senses
  1. inhalant - something that is inhaled
    --1 is a kind of
    gas
    Derived forms: verb inhale2, verb inhale1
  2. inhalant, inhalation - a medication to be taken by inhaling it
    --2 is a kind of medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug

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Inhalants

Description:

Inhalants, also known as sniffing or huffing substances, are volatile chemicals that produce fumes or vapors and are intentionally inhaled for recreational purposes. These substances typically include solvents, aerosol sprays, and other common household products. Inhalants can have mind-altering effects and are often abused by individuals seeking a quick euphoric high.

Examples:

Noun:

1. Inhalants such as glue, paint thinner, and gasoline are commonly abused by teenagers.

2. The misuse of inhalants can lead to severe health issues and even death.

Verb:

1. Some individuals choose to inhale the fumes directly from the inhalant container.

2. She was caught inhaling an aerosol spray as a means of getting high.

Adjective:

1. The use of inhalants as a recreational activity is highly dangerous and potentially lethal.

2. The excessive inhalant abuse has led to numerous cases of organ damage among the abusers.

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