Inhalant

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈheɪlənt/

Definitions of inhalant

noun a substance that is inhaled, especially for medicinal purposes

Example Sentences

A1 An inhalant is a substance that is inhaled for medicinal or recreational purposes.

A2 Some common inhalants include glue, paint thinner, and aerosol sprays.

B1 Inhalants can have harmful effects on the body, especially when used in large amounts.

B2 Abusing inhalants can lead to addiction and serious health problems.

C1 Medical professionals warn against the dangers of using inhalants recreationally.

C2 Research has shown a correlation between inhalant abuse and cognitive impairment.

Examples of inhalant in a Sentence

formal The doctor warned about the dangers of inhaling household inhalants.

informal I accidentally inhaled some paint fumes while working on my project.

slang Don't be stupid and start huffing inhalants, it's really dangerous.

figurative His words were like a toxic inhalant, poisoning the atmosphere of the meeting.

Grammatical Forms of inhalant

• past tense: inhaled
• plural: inhalants
• comparative: more inhalant
• superlative: most inhalant
• present tense: inhales
• future tense: will inhale
• perfect tense: has inhaled
• continuous tense: is inhaling
• singular: inhalant
• positive degree: inhalant
• infinitive: inhale
• gerund: inhaling
• participle: inhaled

Origin and Evolution of inhalant

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inhalant' originated from the Latin word 'inhalare', which means 'to breathe in'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe substances that are inhaled, the term 'inhalant' has evolved to specifically refer to volatile substances that are abused for their psychoactive effects.