"bead proof" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bead proof (uncountable)
  1. (distilleries) A certain degree of strength in alcoholic liquor, as formerly ascertained by the floating or sinking of glass globules of different specific gravities thrown into it, and later by more accurate meters. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-bead_proof-en-noun-5ZbI6UeQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 67 33
  2. A degree of strength in alcoholic liquor as shown by beads or small bubbles remaining on its surface, or at the side of the glass, when shaken. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-bead_proof-en-noun-W~pN62tu

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