1. inhalation(n = noun.act) aspiration, breathing in, inspiration, intake - the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing;
is a kind of breath
is a part of breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation
has particulars: gasp, pant, drag, puff, pull
Derived forms verb inhale2, verb inhale1
2. inhalation(n = noun.artifact) inhalant - a medication to be taken by inhaling it;
is a kind of medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine
Derived form verb inhale1
The act of inhaling; also, that which is inhaled. [1913 Webster]
N reception, admission, admittance, entree, importation, introduction, intromission, immission, ingestion, imbibation, introception, absorption, ingurgitation, inhalation, suction, sucking, eating, drinking, insertion, interjection, introit, admitting, admitted, admissable, absorbent.
inhalation anaesthetic, inhalation anesthesia, inhalation anesthetic, inhalation anthrax, inhalation general anaesthetic, inhalation general anesthetic