overproof

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. sıfat Possessing a higher proportion of alcohol than proof spirit.

   “Leeward Island Rums are but seldom brought to this country at a higher rate of strength, than eight or ten per cent. overproof.”

2. isim A spirit possessing a higher proportion of alcohol than proof spirit.

   “Bustle, Jack, bustle. Show us the best—the very best—the over-proof that you keep for your own drinking, Jack!”

3. fiil To proof (allow dough containing yeast to rise) excessively.

   “The product may have an open or irregular grain because of the following: a. Underproofing or Overproofing the Dough. b. Too Little Fermentation. c. Baking in an Oven That is Too Cool.”