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overproof

UK /(ˌ)əʊvəˈpɹuːf/US /ˌoʊvɚˈpɹuf/

adjective 1
noun 1
verb 1
forms 3

adjective1

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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. — 1827

noun1

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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! — 1841

verb1

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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. — 1962

forms

overproofed · overproofing · overproofs

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