proof spirit

English

Noun

proof spirit (countable and uncountable, plural proof spirits)

1. A mixture of alcohol and water used as a standard for distilled drinks.

Usage notes

• In the UK = 57.1% by volume
• In the US = 50% by volume

Translations

mixture of alcohol and water used as a standard for distilled drinks

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 標準烈度酒 / 标准烈度酒

• Finnish: standardiviina
• Russian: please add this translation if you can