Definition of solvent abuse in US English:
solvent abuse
nounˈsälvənt əˈbyo͞ozˈsɑlvənt əˈbjuz
The use of certain volatile organic solvents as intoxicants by inhalation, e.g., glue sniffing.
Example sentencesExamples
- Nationally, more young people aged under 18 die from solvent abuse than from any other illegal drug.
- Although some local youngsters are known to use the soft drug cannabis, glue or solvent abuse is not seen as a big problem in Ilkley.
- The Fund, set up by her parents after her death, works with schools and youth organisations, raising awareness of the dangers of solvent abuse.
- He also conceded that amphetamines were still being traded in Bangkok's Klong Toey slum area, and that former amphetamines addicts were turning to solvent abuse in increasing numbers.
- The issues raised by the Minister relate back to the tragic death of six young people due to solvent abuse, to the inhalation of substances.