breath test

noun

: a test that is used by the police to measure how much alcohol a person has drunk

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The results of a breath test taken at the scene showed the man’s blood alcohol content at 0.189, more than double the legal limit of 0.08, according to the incident report. Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 3 June 2025 The one who was riding his bicycle registered a detectable blood alcohol content on a portable breath test. Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025 According to Coello’s report, a breath test found Fernandez’s blood alcohol level at .142 grams per 210 liters of breath. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025 Olson, of White Bear Lake, admitted to having drunk alcohol and registered a 0.14 BAC on a preliminary breath test, according to charges filed Friday in Ramsey County District Court. Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 2 Apr. 2025 These tests can indicate to officers whether the driver should undergo a blood alcohol content test or a breath test to determine how much alcohol is present in their bloodstream, a Sacramento Police Department officer previously told The Sacramento Bee. Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2025 The same preparation as the breath test is needed (fasting and refraining from antibiotics, smoking, and vigorous exercise).6 Steps in the test:4 Blood is drawn to be measured for its glucose level. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025 Sanchez-Lopez’s preliminary breath test registered a .13 blood-alcohol level, according to the original complaint. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2024 Cha admitted to taking a shot of alcohol and provided a preliminary breath test, which showed his blood-alcohol concentration was 0.05. Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025

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Medical Definition

breath test

noun
: a test to detect the presence of one or more substances (such as hydrogen, carbon dioxide, or alcohol) in a person's exhaled breath
breath testing noun
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