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Definition of Breathalyzer
1. Noun. A device that measures chemicals (especially the alcohol content) in a person's expired breath.
Definition of Breathalyzer
1. Noun. 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Breathalyzer
Literary usage of Breathalyzer
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Assessing Alcohol Problems: A Guide for Clinicians and Researchers by John P. Allen, Megan Columbus (1997)
"The breathalyzer is useful and widely accepted in this regard. ... Readings below
10 mg percent (0.01 on the breathalyzer) are generally considered below ..."
2. Young Drivers: The Road to Safety by Oecd, OECD/ECMT Transport Research Centre, Evropská konference ministrů dopravy, Economic Commission for Europe, United Nations (2006)
"Distribution of breathalyzer units could have preventive benefits by filling ...
Thus, breathalyzer units should only be employed when BAG limits for young ..."
3. Drunk Driving Laws in Foreign Countries (1993)
"In spite of these technical difficulties, the breathalyzer is legally recognized for
... 1&/ The second advantage is that the breathalyzer is easy to use, ..."
4. Treatment of Drug Dependent Individuals with Comorbid Mental Disorders edited by Lisa S. Onken, Jack D. Blaine, Sander Genser, Arthur M. Horton (1998)
"breathalyzer tests and blood/urine screens yield information about recent use
only (Schwartz 1988). Other laboratory tests identify medical consequences of ..."
5. New Approaches to Staff Safety of Corrections Officers by Robert L. Thornton, John H. Shireman (1999)
"During the arrest, they "pat" searched, handcuffed, and transported him in the
patrol car to the county jail for a breathalyzer test. ..."
6. Intervening with Substance Abuse Officers: A Framework of Action by DIANE Publishing Company (1993)
"A breathalyzer test is given randomly (an average of two per week per ...
These include urine tests; breathalyzer tests; buddy passes; site visits; ..."
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