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Breathalyser
/ ˈbrɛθəˌlaɪzə /
noun
- 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 History and Origins
Origin of Breathalyser1
C20: breath + ( an ) alyser
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Example Sentences
Breathalyser for your smartphone that books you a cab home if you are too drunk to drive.
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