overproof

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o·ver·proof

 (ō′vər-pro͞of′)
adj.
Containing a greater proportion of alcohol than proof spirit, especially containing more than 50 percent alcohol by volume.
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overproof

(ˈəʊvəˌpruːf)
n
a spirit with a higher content of alcohol than standard spirit
adj
(Brewing) containing more alcohol than standard spirit
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o•ver•proof

(ˈoʊ vərˈpruf)

adj.
containing more alcohol than proof spirit does.
[1800–10]
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Do not allow them to rise beyond this time, or they will overproof.
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