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Breathalyzer

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Breathalyzer
[breth′əlī′zər]
trademark for a device that analyzes exhaled air. It is commonly used to test for blood alcohol levels; the test is based on the relationship between alcohol in the breath and alcohol in the blood circulating through the lungs. Also spelled Breathalyser.

breathalyzer
Public health A device used to detect alcohol on a suspected drunk driver's breath; see DWI


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A spokesperson for John Kerry said the US Senator's daughter was stopped by police because of an expired registration and was released "after the results of a breathalyzer test at the police station were under the legal limit.
A DUI case may seem fairly straightforward and based solely on the results of a blood or breath alcohol test, but in fact there are many factors that can affect the outcome of a DUI case The most important factor is whether a breathalyzer test was performed and its outcome A DUI case may seem fairly straightforward and based solely on the results of a blood or breath alcohol test, but in fact there are many factors that can affect the outcome of a DUI case.
The common methods of alcohol testing are breathalyzer test and saliva test, in which specimen samples are collected quickly and easily unlike in urine and blood tests.
 
 
 
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