Breathalyser
Breathalyzer
/ (ˈbrɛθəˌlaɪzə) /
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noun
trademark a device for estimating the amount of alcohol in the breath: used in testing people suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol
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Word Origin for Breathalyser
C20: breath + (an) alyser
Words nearby Breathalyser
breast wheel, breastwork, breath, breathable, breathalyse, Breathalyser, Breathalyzer, breath analyzer, breatharian, breathe, breathed
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How to use Breathalyser in a sentence
Breathalyser for your smartphone that books you a cab home if you are too drunk to drive.