Defn: An apparatus also called an inhaler (which see); that which is to be inhaled.
INHALATION
In`ha*la"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. inhalation.]
Defn: The act of inhaling; also, that which is inhaled.
INHALE
In*hale", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Inhaled; p. pr. & vb. n. Inhaling.]
Etym: [L. inhalare to breathe upon; pref. in- in + halare to breathe:
cf. F. inhaler. Cf. Exhale.]
Defn: To breathe or draw into the lungs; to inspire; as, to inhale
air; — opposed to exhale.
Martin was walking forth to inhale the fresh breeze of the evening.
Arbuthnot.
INHALENT
In*hal"ent, a.
Defn: Used for inhaling; as, the inhalent end of a duct. Dana.
INHALER
In*hal"er, n.
1. One who inhales.
2. An apparatus for inhaling any vapor or volatile substance, as ether or chloroform, for medicinal purposes.