English Explanatory Dictionary

breathalyzer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹɛθəlaɪzɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-breathalyzer.wav

Word forms

breathalyzer breathalyzers breathalyser

Etymology

Blend of breath + analyzer. Originally a trademark of Smith & Wesson.

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