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blood alcohol content (Alexander Demidov); alcohol content (Alcohol by volume (abbreviated as ABV, abv, or alc/vol) is a standard measure of how much alcohol (ethanol) is contained in an alcoholic beverage (expressed as a percentage of total volume).[1][2][3] The ABV standard is used worldwide. Definitions from Collins: noun the amount of alcohol that is present in an alcoholic drink Example Sentences Including 'alcohol content': Independent Liquor's new range has a 13.9 per cent alcohol content , just escaping the new tax. NEW ZEALAND HERALD (2003) Lager has a lower alcohol content and a high water content so it's constantly flushing through your system. TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES (2002) Most consumers are moving towards strong beer (an alcohol content of close to 8 per cent). BUSINESS TODAY (2000) Mr Reid said he was also keen to encourage firms to make sure that drinks were clearly labelled to show their alcohol content. SUN, NEWS OF THE WORLD (2004) She chose a drink with the lowest alcohol content and settled down in the cosy chair. Cecelia Ahern 2004 PS, I LOVE YOU (2004) The autopsy report revealed his blood alcohol content was 0.29 – almost six times over the legal limit to drive a motor vehicle. THE AUSTRALIAN (2005) When the alcohol content reaches 15 per cent the fermentation stops naturally and a dry wine is produced. Lashford, Stephanie THE RESIDUE REPORT – AN ACTION PLAN FOR SAFER FOOD Alexander Demidov) |
