solvent abuse

noun

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

Meanings

nounsolvent abuse (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe use of solvent chemicals, often dangerous, such as industrial solvents and household solvents, for their neuropsychological, hallucinogenic, stimulant, or stupefying effects.

Translations

Russian токсикома́ния
  • токсикома́ния (toksikománija)The practise of inhaling chemical substances
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