alcoholimeter
|al-co-hol-i-me-ter|
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/ˌælkəˈhɒlɪˌmiːtər/
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/ˌælkəˈhɒlɪˌmiːtə/
alcohol measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alcoholimeter' originates from the combination of 'alcohol' and the Greek word 'metron,' meaning 'measure.'
Historical Evolution
'alcoholimeter' was formed in the 19th century by combining 'alcohol' with the suffix '-meter,' which is used to denote measuring devices.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a device to measure alcohol content,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument used to measure the concentration of alcohol in a liquid, typically used in the context of testing blood alcohol content.
The police officer used an alcoholimeter to test the driver's blood alcohol level.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/16 01:51