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inhalant
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in·ha·lant  (n-hlnt)
adj.
Used in or for inhaling.
n.
1. Something inhaled.
2. A medication, anesthetic, or other compound in vapor or aerosol form, taken by inhalation.

inhalant [in-hale-ant]
Noun
a medicinal preparation inhaled to help breathing problems
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.inhalant - something that is inhaled
gas - a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
2.inhalant - a medication to be taken by inhaling it
medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
Adj.1.inhalant - inhaling or serving for inhalation; "an inhalant pore"

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