"zero-proof" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From zero + proof (“measure of alcohol content”). Etymology templates: {{af|en|zero|proof|t2=measure of alcohol content}} zero + proof (“measure of alcohol content”) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} zero-proof (not comparable)
  1. (of a beverage) Nonalcoholic, alcohol-free. Tags: not-comparable Related terms: full-proof
    Sense id: en-zero-proof-en-adj-pct18BDY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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