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Meaning of bead proof | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A certain degree of strength in alcoholic liquor, as formerly ascertained by the floating or sinking of glass globules of different specific gravities thrown into it, and later by more accurate meters.
    dated, uncountable
  2. A degree of strength in alcoholic liquor as shown by beads or small bubbles remaining on its surface, or at the side of the glass, when shaken.
    dated, uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

bead seat bead tracer bead tree bead-rattler bead-tree beadbeater

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