inhalable
Adjective
Meaning
inhalable (not comparable)
That can be inhaled.
Synonyms
Examples
Hinds, 1999, p. 249 Examples of these subsets of the particle-size distribution of an aerosol, important in occupational health, include the inhalable, thoracic, and respirable fractions.
Old paint should not be stripped by sanding, as this produces inhalable dust. citation People can be exposed to lead in the workplace by breathing it in, swallowing it, skin contact, and eye contact.
Most cigarettes incorporate flue-cured tobacco, which produces a milder, more inhalable smoke.