proof spirit

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Definition of proof spirit in English English dictionary

A mixture of alcohol and water used as a standard for distilled drinks

a mixture containing half alcohol by volume at 60 degrees Fahrenheit

strong alcohol, strong liquor

An alcohol-water mixture or a beverage containing a standard amount of alcohol, the U.S. standard being 100 proof, or 50 percent, of ethyl alcohol by volume at 60°F (approximately 15.6°C)

Hyphenation

proof Spir·it

Turkish pronunciation

pruf spîrıt

Pronunciation

/ˈpro͞of ˈspərət/ /ˈpruːf ˈspɪrət/