alcoholometry
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/ˌælkəˈhɒləˌmɛtri/
measuring alcohol content
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alcoholometry' originates from the combination of 'alcohol' and the Greek-derived suffix '-metry,' which means 'the process of measuring.'
Historical Evolution
'alcoholometry' was formed in the 19th century as scientific methods for measuring alcohol content became more precise.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the process of measuring alcohol content,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the measurement of the concentration of alcohol in a liquid, especially in the context of determining the alcohol content in beverages.
The winemaker used alcoholometry to ensure the wine had the correct alcohol content.
Synonyms
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