Alcoholicity

/ælkəhɒˈlɪsɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality, degree, or strength of being alcoholic; the alcohol content of a liquid.

Etymology

From 'alcoholic' plus '-ity' (noun suffix), a technical term used in brewing and winemaking since the 1800s.

Kelly Says

Winemakers obsess over alcoholicity—the percentage of alcohol in wine—because it affects flavor, aging potential, and how the drink feels on your palate.

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