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/ˈælkəˌhɔːl ˈmɛʒərɪŋ/
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/ˈælkəhɒl ˈmɛʒərɪŋ/
determining alcohol content
Etymology
'alcohol-measuring' originates from the combination of 'alcohol' and 'measuring', where 'alcohol' refers to the chemical compound and 'measuring' refers to the act of determining quantity.
'alcohol' from Arabic 'al-kuḥl' meaning 'the kohl', and 'measuring' from Old English 'mǣsuring' meaning 'to ascertain the size or amount'.
Initially, it meant 'determining the amount of alcohol', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the process or act of determining the alcohol content in a substance.
The alcohol-measuring device is essential for quality control in the brewery.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/02 19:59