The use of certain volatile organic solvents as intoxicants by inhalation, e.g. glue-sniffing.
溶剂滥用（作为麻醉品吸入的某些挥发性有机溶剂的滥用，如吸胶毒）
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Nationally, more young people aged under 18 die from solvent abuse than from any other illegal drug.
He also conceded that amphetamines were still being traded in Bangkok's Klong Toey slum area, and that former amphetamines addicts were turning to solvent abuse in increasing numbers.
The issues raised by the Minister relate back to the tragic death of six young people due to solvent abuse, to the inhalation of substances.
The Fund, set up by her parents after her death, works with schools and youth organisations, raising awareness of the dangers of solvent abuse.
Although some local youngsters are known to use the soft drug cannabis, glue or solvent abuse is not seen as a big problem in Ilkley.
Definition of solvent abuse in US English:
solvent abuse
nounˈsälvənt əˈbyo͞ozˈsɑlvənt əˈbjuz
The use of certain volatile organic solvents as intoxicants by inhalation, e.g., glue sniffing.
溶剂滥用（作为麻醉品吸入的某些挥发性有机溶剂的滥用，如吸胶毒）
Example sentencesExamples
Nationally, more young people aged under 18 die from solvent abuse than from any other illegal drug.
Although some local youngsters are known to use the soft drug cannabis, glue or solvent abuse is not seen as a big problem in Ilkley.
The Fund, set up by her parents after her death, works with schools and youth organisations, raising awareness of the dangers of solvent abuse.
He also conceded that amphetamines were still being traded in Bangkok's Klong Toey slum area, and that former amphetamines addicts were turning to solvent abuse in increasing numbers.
The issues raised by the Minister relate back to the tragic death of six young people due to solvent abuse, to the inhalation of substances.