Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bafômetro

Noun
bah-fo-meh-tro
Definition
A device used to measure the concentration of alcohol in a person’s breath.
Examples
  • After the party, the police officer asked the driver to blow into the bafômetro.
  • The bafômetro indicated that the driver’s alcohol level was above the legal limit.
  • Using a bafômetro is a standard procedure during sobriety checkpoints.
Meaning
Commonly used by law enforcement to assess whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol by measuring their blood alcohol content (BAC).
Synonyms
  • Breathalyzer
  • Alcohol tester