Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
breathalyzer
noun
/ˈbrɛθəˌlaɪzər/
Definition
A breathalyzer is a device used to measure blood alcohol content (BAC) from a breath sample.
Examples
- After the party, the police stopped him for a breathalyzer test.
- The breathalyzer indicated he was over the legal limit.
- She was nervous when asked to take a breathalyzer at the checkpoint.
Meaning
It is commonly used by law enforcement to determine if a driver is under the influence of alcohol by analyzing their breath.
Synonyms
- alcohol tester
- breath test device
- breath alcohol analyzer
