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inhalant

/in-hey-luhnt/US // ɪnˈheɪ lənt //UK // (ɪnˈheɪlənt) //

吸入剂,吸入物,吸入性药物,吸入器

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a medicine, allergen, or other substance that is inhaled.
    • : any volatile substance, as nitrous oxide, butyl nitrite, toluene, gasoline, or paint thinner, capable of being inhaled, sometimes abused for its intoxicating effect.
    • : inhaler.
adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : used for inhaling.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • For consumption he provided an inhalant; for rheumatic conditions, a liniment.

  • One method employed by Ugo da Lucca consisted of the use of an inhalant.