solvent abuse

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Definition of solvent abuse in English English dictionary

The use, often dangerous, of solvent chemicals, such as industrial solvents and household solvents, for their neuropsychological effect, hallucinogenic, stimulant, or stupefying

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. 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

Hyphenation

sol·vent a·buse

Turkish pronunciation

sälvınt ıbyus

Pronunciation

/ˈsälvənt əˈbyo͞os/ /ˈsɑːlvənt əˈbjuːs/