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—glue sniffer.the inhaling of the fumes of certain kinds of glue for the hallucinogenic or euphoric effect.[1960-65, Amer.]
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glue-sniffing — ☆ glue sniffing [glo͞o′snif΄iŋ ] n. the practice of inhaling the fumes of glue containing toluene or other solvents for the intoxicating and euphoric effects: it may cause damage to the brain, liver, kidneys, etc. glue sniffer n. * * * ➡ drugs *… … Universalium
glue-sniffing — ☆ glue sniffing [glo͞o′snif΄iŋ ] n. the practice of inhaling the fumes of glue containing toluene or other solvents for the intoxicating and euphoric effects: it may cause damage to the brain, liver, kidneys, etc. glue sniffer n … English World dictionary
glue-sniffing — glue .sniffing n [U] the habit of breathing in gases from glues in order to produce a state of pleasure >glue sniffer n … Dictionary of contemporary English
glue-sniffing — ► NOUN ▪ the practice of inhaling intoxicating fumes from the solvents in adhesives … English terms dictionary
glue-sniffing — ˈ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) Etymology: glue (I) + sniffing, from gerund of sniff, verb : the deliberate inhalation of volatile organic solvents from plastic glues that may result in symptoms ranging from mild euphoria to disorientation and coma *… … Useful english dictionary
glue sniffing — N UNCOUNT Glue sniffing is the practice of breathing the vapour from glue in order to become intoxicated. Syn: solvent abuse … English dictionary
glue sniffing — glue′ sniff ing n. cvb the inhaling of the fumes of certain kinds of glue for the hallucinogenic or euphoric effects they produce, often resulting in damage to various organs • Etymology: 1960–65, amer. glue′ sniff er, n … From formal English to slang
glue sniffing — glue sniffer. the inhaling of the fumes of certain kinds of glue for the hallucinogenic or euphoric effect. [1960 65, Amer.] … Useful english dictionary
glue sniffing — /ˈglu snɪfɪŋ/ (say glooh snifing) noun the deliberate inhalation of the fumes from plastic cement or glue, for their intoxicating effects. –glue sniffer, noun …
glue-sniffing — Inhalation of fumes from plastic cements; the solvents, which include toluene, xylene, and benzene, induce central nervous system stimulation followed by depression. SEE ALSO: solvent inhalation. * * * glue snif·fing … Medical dictionary
