No. 8,149 in Swedish
alkometer
A device used to measure blood alcohol content.
In a sentence
Vi kontrollerade bilförare med en alkometer vid vägspärren.
We checked drivers at the roadblock with a breathalyzer.
Here, 'alkometer' is used to refer to an instrument for measuring alcohol content in individuals, specifically for checking drivers.
Alkometern visade nollpromille, så han fick fortsätta köra.
The breathalyzer showed zero alcohol percentage, so he was allowed to continue driving.
Here, 'alkometer' indicates a tool that provides a reading of alcohol content, demonstrating its function in practical use.
För att mäta alkoholhalten behöver vi använda alkometern.
To measure the alcohol content, we need to use the breathalyzer.
In this case, 'alkometer' is described as an essential device for gauging alcohol levels, emphasizing its primary role.
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