inhalant

noun

in·​hal·​ant in-ˈhā-lənt 

: something (such as an allergen or medication) that is inhaled

inhalant adjective

Examples of inhalant in a Sentence

The medicine is now available as an inhalant.

Recent Examples on the Web

The lawsuit notes that huffing inhalants can sometimes led to severe dehydration and cardiovascular distress that can require intensive medical monitoring. —Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2024

Then, as a gay elder, Cohen gave Sivan some advice on the popular inhalant. —Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2023

Many states have laws that impose fines or jail time on people who sell or possess inhalants for the purpose of becoming intoxicated. —Aria Bendix, NBC News, 20 Apr. 2023

Adults represent the majority of people who abuse inhalants, according to CPSC data. —Aria Bendix, NBC News, 20 Apr. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

inhalant

noun

in·​hal·​ant in-ˈhā-lənt 

: something (as a medicine-containing spray) that is inhaled

inhalant adjective

Medical Definition

inhalant

1 of 2 noun

in·​hal·​ant

variants also inhalent

in-ˈhā-lənt 

1

: something (as an allergen or an anesthetic vapor) that is inhaled

2

: any of various often toxic volatile substances (as spray paint, glue, or paint thinner) whose fumes are sometimes inhaled for their euphoric effect

inhalant

2 of 2 adjective

variants also inhalent

: used for inhaling or constituting an inhalant

inhalant anesthetics