bead proof

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|distilling}} A certain degree of [[strength]] in [[alcoholic]] [[liquor]], as formerly ascertained by the floating or sinking of [[glass]] [[globule]]s of different [[specific gravity|specific gravities]] thrown into it, and later by more accurate [[meter]]s.
2. A degree of strength in alcoholic liquor as shown by {{l|en|bead|id=bubble}}s (small [[bubble]]s) remaining on its surface, or at the side of the glass, when shaken.

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