👉 Inhalent is a term used in physics and chemistry to describe the process by which an object, such as air or gas, enters or escapes a closed system. This process occurs when a substance is introduced into the atmosphere through a device that allows it to escape or enter at its own will. The inhalent can be either a chemical reaction (e.g., combustion) or a physical change (e.g., diffusion). The term "inhalent" refers to the object that enters the system