something that is inhaled
inhalant
How to use inhalant in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for inhalant.
Editorial note
That's a long time for a vapor inhalant to be effective.
Quick take
something that is inhaled
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of inhalant gathered in one view.
a medication to be taken by inhaling it
inhaling or serving for inhalation; "an inhalant pore"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for inhalant.
noun
something that is inhaled
noun
a medication to be taken by inhaling it
See also: inhalation
adjective
inhaling or serving for inhalation; "an inhalant pore"
Example sentences
That's a long time for a vapor inhalant to be effective.
"Some people smoke Internet inhalant and their judgment gets bizarre," Bass said.
My mental list is: LSD, cocaine, nitrous, other inhalants.
The inhalants are liquid droplets that are about 10 times larger than the smoke particles they replace.
People didn't start having ATV or gun accidents until they discovered alcohol and inhalants.
Still, we never refer to canned air as a household inhalant without mentioning its dusting use-case first.
I couldn't.>Or perhaps I could study the inhalant properties of anthrax powder at my desk at work,That's not even close to the same thing, but perhaps you should.
Even volatile solvent inhalants, easily the least-safe commonly-used drugs, simply can't do that much damage without becoming a habit.
This is probably a myth, but I've heard Kerouac wrote On the Road practically in a single sitting thanks to the peppy magic of Benzedrine, aka Bennies, a _widely_ available inhalant & pill form of amphetamine.
Also, your sentences before this one don't make any sense, "alcohol as a solvent is very similar to many inhalants as a drug" what does that even mean?> Imagine a sci-fi story where you encounter human settlement that consumes solventIn your sci-fi story you forgot to mention that this solvent people drink also tastes very good, produces a sense of euphoria, lowers social inhibitions and reduces stress.> Women wearing high-heels is be another very odd cultural artifactNo, same as your sci-fi story it would not. The reasons behind high heels are sad and ridiculous, but rather obvious.
No malicious intent, just curiosity to 'see what happens', so by your logic I should be square right?Or perhaps I could study the inhalant properties of anthrax powder at my desk at work, because I have no malicious intent and just want 'see what happens'?There's a difference between science and doing something reckless that could, theoretically, endanger others without scientific safeguards in place.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use inhalant in a sentence?
That's a long time for a vapor inhalant to be effective.
What does inhalant mean?
something that is inhaled
What part of speech is inhalant?
inhalant is commonly used as noun, adjective.