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Breathalyzer

American  
[breth-uh-lahy-zer] / ˈbrɛθ əˌlaɪ zər /
Trademark.
  1. a brand of breath analyzer.


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Forget about software transparency—well-resourced A.I. firms, like Breathalyzer companies today, would no doubt ferociously guard their systems for competitive reasons.

From Slate • Jul. 17, 2023

A Breathalyzer test was administered at the scene, and authorities found no evidence of alcohol, Villanueva said, noting that the driver “blew a 0.0.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2022

The emergency-use authorization of the InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer is a meaningful milestone in the yearslong quest to develop more breath-based diagnostics, as well as innovative new tests for COVID-19, experts said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2022

Some Covid breath tests have already been tested in pilot programs or authorized for use in other countries, but the InspectIR Breathalyzer would be the first to hit the market in the United States.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2022

“Good night, sir,” I said, imagining the Colonel sneaking the Breathalyzer back into the Eagle’s house while I got harangued at Jury.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green

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