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Meaning of chaptalization | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2
ˌʃæptəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

Definitions

The addition of sugar to grape juice in the fermentation of wine. Usually done if the grapes are thought to lack enough natural sugars for the desired alcohol content.

uncountable

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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