breathalyzing
Measuring blood alcohol
Breathalyzing is testing someone's breath for alcohol content using a device that measures blood alcohol level.
Police breathalyze drivers suspected of drunk driving: She was breathalyzed at the checkpoint.
The word comes from Breathalyzer, originally a brand name that became generic.
Also spelled breathalysing in British English.
Impaired operating charge
- DWIIntoxicated driving charge
- traffic stopPolice halting a motorist
- roadsideAdjacent to pavement
- checkpointInspection station on route
patrol · police officer · field sobriety · legal limit · BAC · blood alcohol · screening · suspicion
Drinkable volatile spirit
- inebriationDrunken state
- drunkennessImpaired state from alcohol
- impairmentDiminished function or capacity
- tipsyMildly intoxicated
buzzed · under the influence · intoxicated · blood alcohol content · absorption rate · tolerance · sobriety
One who speaks officially
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- digital readoutElectronic numerical indicator
- fuel cellElectrochemical power converter
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
portable · evidential · preliminary · sample · reading · accuracy · certification · testing kit
Abstaining volunteer behind wheel
- awareness campaignCoordinated effort promoting understanding
- MADDHighway sobriety advocacy group
- safe rideTravel free from harm
- responsible drinkingConsuming alcohol in moderation
public health · education · deterrence · ignition interlock · compliance · court-ordered · probation · repeat offender
DUI
Impaired operating charge
- DWIIntoxicated driving charge
- traffic stopPolice halting a motorist
- roadsideAdjacent to pavement
checkpoint · patrol · police officer · field sobriety · legal limit · BAC · blood alcohol · screening · suspicion · drunk driving
ethanol
Drinkable volatile spirit
- inebriationDrunken state
- drunkennessImpaired state from alcohol
- impairmentDiminished function or capacity
tipsy · buzzed · under the influence · intoxicated · blood alcohol content · absorption rate · tolerance · sobriety
mouthpiece
One who speaks officially
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- digital readoutElectronic numerical indicator
- fuel cellElectrochemical power converter
semiconductor · portable · evidential · preliminary · sample · reading · accuracy · certification · testing kit
designated driver
Abstaining volunteer behind wheel
- awareness campaignCoordinated effort promoting understanding
- MADDHighway sobriety advocacy group
- safe rideTravel free from harm
responsible drinking · public health · education · deterrence · ignition interlock · compliance · court-ordered · probation · repeat offender · intervention
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