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Breathalyzers calculate alcohol using fuel cell oxidation
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Blowing into a plastic tube turns your bad decisions into a chemical reaction. Modern breathalyzers contain a platinum fuel cell that actively oxidizes any ethanol in your breath, producing a tiny electrical current. The drunker you are, the more electrons you generate, directly translating your blood alcohol content into an arrestable digital number.
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