solvent abuse

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• solvent abuse — noun Self intoxication by inhaling the fumes given off by various solvents in adhesives, petrol, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑solve * * * ˈsolvent abuse [solvent abuse] noun uncountable …   Useful english dictionary

• solvent abuse — ► NOUN ▪ the use of certain volatile solvents as intoxicants by inhalation, e.g. glue sniffing …   English terms dictionary

• solvent abuse — N UNCOUNT Solvent abuse is the dangerous practice of breathing in the gases from substances such as glue in order to feel as if you are drunk. [BRIT, FORMAL] Syn: glue sniffing …   English dictionary

• solvent abuse — solvent a.buse n [U] BrE formal when someone breathes in gases from glues or similar substances in order to get a pleasant feeling, especially when they become dependent on doing this = ↑glue sniffing …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• solvent abuse — solvent a,buse noun uncount the dangerous habit of breathing in the gas from substances like glue in order to feel good …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• solvent abuse — noun The use, often dangerous, of solvent chemicals, such as industrial solvents and household solvents, for their neuropsychological effect, hallucinogenic, stimulant, or stupefying …   Wiktionary

• solvent abuse — noun the use of certain volatile organic solvents as intoxicants by inhalation, e.g. glue sniffing …   English new terms dictionary

• solvent abuse — formal noun (U) the habit of breathing in gases from glues or similar substances in order to get a pleasant feeling; glue­sniffing …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• solvent abuse — UK / US noun [uncountable] the dangerous habit of breathing in the gas from substances like glue in order to feel good …   English dictionary

• abuse — noun. This has developed a sinister violent meaning, ‘maltreatment or (especially sexual) assault of a person’, and is now widely familiar in the specific context of child abuse, of which various aspects include physical abuse, domestic abuse,… …   Modern English usage

• abuse — a|buse1 W3S2 [əˈbju:s] n 1.) [plural, U] cruel or violent treatment of someone ▪ several cases of child abuse physical/sexual/racial abuse ▪ Many children suffer racial abuse at school. ▪ An independent committee will look into alleged human… …   Dictionary of contemporary English