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