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Bead proof
Among distillers, 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; now
ascertained by more accurate meters.
Bead proof
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.