chroming
n.— «Sadly, some young people also inhale chrome-based spray paint, a practice known as chroming, which is incredibly dangerous and can cause serious health damage, even death.» —“Spray paint sales banned to under 18s” The Australian (Sydney, Australia) Oct. 30, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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