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breathalyzer

/ˈbrɛθəˌlaɪzər/ /ˈbrɛθəˌlaɪzɚ/

Meanings
noun
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.

Examples :

"The police officer asked the driver to blow into the breathalyzer to check his alcohol level. "
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Related Words

Illustration driving

driving verb

/ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/

To provide an impetus for motion or other physical change, to move an object by means of the provision of force thereto.

"You drive nails into wood with a hammer."

Illustration officer

officer noun

/ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

"The school officer made sure all the students stayed in line during the parade. "

Illustration traffic

traffic noun

/ˈtɹæfɪk/

Pedestrians or vehicles on roads, or the flux or passage thereof.

"The traffic is slow during rush hour."

Illustration expired

expired verb

/ɪkˈspaɪərd/ /ɛkˈspaɪərd/

To die.

"The patient expired in hospital."

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measures noun

/ˈmɛʒəz/ /ˈmɛʒɚz/

A prescribed quantity or extent.

"The recipe calls for specific measures of flour and sugar. "

Illustration person

person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

Illustration device

device noun

/dəˈvaɪs/

Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

"There are a number of household devices in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, or an electric can opener."

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concentration noun

/ˌkɒnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɑnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/

The act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated.

"My concentration was high during the important math test. "

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influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

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alcohol noun

/ˈæl.kə.hɒl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɑl/

Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).

"My father enjoys a glass of alcohol with dinner. "

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suspected verb

/səsˈpɛktɪd/

To imagine or suppose (something) to be true, or to exist, without proof.

"to suspect the presence of disease"

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estimate noun

/ˈɛstɨmɨt/

A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.

"The estimate for the new school library project was $50,000. "