intoximeter
|in-tox-i-me-ter|
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/ɪnˈtɒksɪˌmiːtər/
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/ɪnˈtɒksɪˌmiːtə/
alcohol measurement device
Etymology
'intoximeter' originates from the combination of 'intoxicate' and the suffix '-meter', where 'intoxicate' refers to the state of being under the influence of alcohol, and '-meter' indicates a measuring device.
'Intoxicate' combined with '-meter' to form 'intoximeter', a term used in modern English to describe a device measuring alcohol levels.
Initially, it meant a device for measuring intoxication levels, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device used to measure the concentration of alcohol in a person's breath, often used by law enforcement to determine if someone is legally intoxicated.
The police officer used an intoximeter to check the driver's alcohol level.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/02 15:44