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breathalyzer.

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.

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbɹɛθəlaɪzɚ/US
  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.

Where this word comes from

Blend of breath + analyzer. Originally a trademark of Smith & Wesson. Equivalent to breathalyze + -er.

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