inhalation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
    aspiration; intake; breathing in; inspiration.
  2. noun a medication to be taken by inhaling it
    inhalant.

WordNet

In`ha*la"tion noun
Etymology
Cf. F. inhalation.
Definitions
  1. The act of inhaling; also, that which is inhaled.

Webster 1913