alcoholometry

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The measurement of alcohol content: "alcoholometry" refers to the scientific process or method of determining the concentration of alcohol in a liquid, typically in beverages like wine, beer, or spirits. It is a branch of analytical chemistry focused on quantifying ethanol levels.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The laboratory uses advanced alcoholometry to ensure the whiskey meets legal standards. (The measurement of alcohol content is performed precisely.)
  • Alcoholometry is essential for quality control in the brewing industry. (The process of measuring alcohol is crucial for consistency.)

Advanced Usage

• "alcoholometry by hydrometry": a specific method where a hydrometer measures the density of a liquid to infer alcohol content.

  • Distillers rely on alcoholometry by hydrometry to monitor fermentation. (They use density measurements to track alcohol production.)

• "alcoholometry of spirits": the application of alcoholometry to distilled alcoholic beverages.

  • The alcoholometry of spirits requires careful temperature correction. (Measuring alcohol in distilled drinks needs adjustments for temperature.)

Variants and Related Words

• Alcoholometric (adj): relating to or involving alcoholometry.

  • The alcoholometric scale on the hydrometer is calibrated for precise readings. (The scale is specific to measuring alcohol content.)

• Alcoholometer (n): an instrument used for alcoholometry, such as a hydrometer.

  • The alcoholometer gave a reading of 40% alcohol by volume. (The device measured the alcohol concentration.)

Synonyms

• Alcohol determination: the process of finding the alcohol level.
• Spirit measurement: the quantification of alcohol in distilled products.

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