In which instrument is alcohol NOT oxidized to acetic acid as part of the operation of the equipment?

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Infrared breath testing instruments, such as the BAC Data Master, do not oxidize alcohol to acetic acid as part of their operation. Instead, they use infrared light to detect the presence of alcohol in the breath. The other instruments mentioned, fuel cells (such as the Alco-Sensor IV) and Breathalyzers, both oxidize alcohol to acetic acid in order to determine blood alcohol concentration.

In Which Instrument Is Alcohol NOT Oxidized to Acetic Acid