What is meant by the term “breathalyzer?”
A. “Breathalyzer” can refer to any instrument that measures a person’s breath to determine its alcohol content and then converts that amount to a blood alcohol content (“BAC”) measurement. The term was originally used many decades ago to refer to Smith & Wesson’s particular brand of breath testing device. Susequently, like the terms Kleenex and Xerox, it has become synonymous with any breath testing device of this type.
