glue-sniffing
noun/ˈɡluː snɪfɪŋ/
/ˈɡluː snɪfɪŋ/
[uncountable]- the habit of breathing in the gases from some kinds of glue (= a sticky substance used for joining things together) in order to produce a state of excitement see also solvent abuseTopics Social issuesc2, Health problemsc2
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