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breathalyzer
A breathalyzer is a specialized instrument used primarily by law enforcement, but also in industrial safety and personal health contexts. It is almost always associated with the legal limit for alcohol consumption while driving or operating machinery.
In common speech, people often use "breathalyzer" as a shorthand for the process itself. For example, saying "he failed the breathalyzer" is a natural way of saying "he failed the breathalyzer test."
The term carries a strong connotation of authority, legality, and potential consequence. Using it in a casual setting usually implies a level of caution or a desire to avoid legal trouble, whereas in a professional setting, it denotes a strict safety protocol.
Meanings
Examples
The officer asked the driver to blow into the breathalyzer.
I cannot believe he failed a breathalyzer test after only two drinks.
The police set up a checkpoint with a breathalyzer to catch drunk drivers.
Just blow into this breathalyzer and we will see if you are legal to drive.
The detective noted that the suspect had refused to use the breathalyzer.
Maybe I should buy a handheld breathalyzer to check my friends before they drive home.
He stared at the breathalyzer in dread as the numbers began to climb.
The company requires employees to use a breathalyzer before operating heavy machinery.