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overproofs

overproofs is the plural of overproof.

overproofs is the third-person singular simple present indicative of overproof.

Meaning of overproof

Noun

overproof (plural overproofs)

  1. A spirit possessing a higher proportion of alcohol than proof spirit.
    • [E]ach degree of the hydrometer, when at or near proof, is about a quart in a hundred gallons stronger or weaker, as the hydrometer vibrates under or over the silver speck or sight on the index or upper stem; at the intermediate or strong overproofs, is about a pint in ditto; and at the low...1806, Peter Jonas, “Method of Ascertaining the Strength of Spiritous Liquors by Clarke’s Hydrometer”, in The Genuine Art of Gauging Made Easy and Familiar; Exhibiting All the Principal Methods...

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Questions about overproofs

What is overproofs the plural of?
Overproofs is the plural of overproof.

Words near overproofs in the dictionary

  1. overpronunciation
  2. overpronunciations
  3. overproof
  4. overproofed
  5. overproofing
  6. overproofs
  7. overproportion
  8. overproportional
  9. overproportionally
  10. overproportionate
  11. overproportionately

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