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intoximeter
(in¦toxi|meter)
Pronunciation:
/ɪnˈtɒksɪmiːtə/
noun
a non-portable instrument for measuring the alcohol content of a person’s breath, especially in cases of suspected drunken driving, usually sited at a police station.
Origin:
1950s
: from
intoxication
(see
intoxicate
)
+
-meter
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