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alcoholometry

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al·co·o·lo·me·tri·a

Definition

The measurement of the amount of alcohol, especially in liquids or in breath.
Breath alcoholometry is used by law enforcement to test drivers.
The alcoholometry of the spirit showed a high proof.

Etymology

De 'álcool' + '-metria' (do grego 'metron', medida).

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