inhalant
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈheɪlənt/
KK: /ɪnˈheɪlənt/
adjective
Definition
Relating to substances that are used for inhaling, often for medicinal or recreational purposes.
Example
The doctor prescribed an inhalant medication to help with my asthma.
Conversation
Have you ever tried using an inhalant for your allergies?
No, I haven't! Do they really help?
Yeah, they can be really effective if used properly.
I might give it a shot then, thanks for the tip!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
respiratory
aerosol
vaporous
Antonyms
exhalant
noninhalable
solid
noun
Definition
A substance that is taken in by breathing it in, often used for medical purposes or as a recreational drug.
Example
The doctor prescribed an inhalant to help with my asthma symptoms.
Conversation
Have you ever used an inhalant for your allergies?
No, I haven't, but I've heard they can be really effective.
Yeah, my doctor recommended one to help me breathe better.
Root Explanation
Inhalant → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "halare" (meaning to breathe). The word describes a substance that is breathed in or inhaled.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'breathed into' ('in-') the lungs, which helps you remember that an inhalant is a substance you inhale.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.