Breathalyzer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹɛθəlaɪzɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Breathalyzer is a noun meaning A device that measures alcohol in expired air so as to estimate the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood; used by traffic police in cases of suspected driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Meaning
A device that measures alcohol in expired air so as to estimate the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood; used by traffic police in cases of suspected driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Example Sentences
During the three day class we took one day of classroom study followed by one day of operating the breathalyzer and one day of drinking. Yes, I said drinking. […] I hated it but I got it down long enough to take the breathalyzer test. I blew a .11 on the model 900A Breathalyzer.
Word Forms
- breathalyzers
- breathalyser
Synonyms for breathalyzer
Depending on context, synonyms include breathalyser.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include breathalyser, drunkometer, alcometer, intoximeter, inebriometer, breathogram.
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