: something (such as an allergen or medication) that is inhaled
inhalantadjective
Example Sentences
The medicine is now available as an inhalant.
Recent Examples on the WebOne theory, as of yet unproved, is that illnesses may result from substances that are thought or known to be toxic in vaping products, which use heat to vaporize nicotine and other inhalants. Matt Richtel, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2019 One theory, as of yet unproved, is that illnesses may result from substances that are thought or known to be toxic in vaping products, which use heat to vaporize nicotine and other inhalants. Matt Richtel, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2019 One theory, as of yet unproved, is that illnesses may result from substances that are thought or known to be toxic in vaping products, which use heat to vaporize nicotine and other inhalants. Matt Richtel, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2019 One theory, as of yet unproved, is that illnesses may result from substances that are thought or known to be toxic in vaping products, which use heat to vaporize nicotine and other inhalants. Matt Richtel, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2019 Warm mist can also be used with medicinal inhalants for cough or cold relief. Paige Szmodis, Popular Mechanics, 13 Sep. 2019 One theory, as of yet unproved, is that illnesses may result from substances that are thought or known to be toxic in vaping products, which use heat to vaporize nicotine and other inhalants. Matt Richtel, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2019 One theory, as of yet unproved, is that illnesses may result from substances that are thought or known to be toxic in vaping products, which use heat to vaporize nicotine and other inhalants. Matt Richtel, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2019 One theory, as of yet unproved, is that illnesses may result from substances that are thought or known to be toxic in vaping products, which use heat to vaporize nicotine and other inhalants. Matt Richtel, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2019 See More
Word History
First Known Use
circa 1890, in the meaning defined above
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