Meaning of the word "breath test" in English

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breath test

US /ˈbreθ test/
UK /ˈbreθ test/
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Noun

1.

a test of a person's breath to determine the amount of alcohol in their blood, typically carried out by the police

Example:
The police officer administered a breath test to the driver.
Refusing a breath test can lead to severe penalties.
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