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abv

n.
B1 Intermediate abv

n. Stands for Alcohol By Volume. A way to measure how much alcohol is in a drink, like beer or wine.

n. Abbreviation for Alcohol By Volume. A standardised method for quantifying the percentage of alcohol in a liquid by volume.


SIMPLE

This beer has an abv of 5%.

CONTEXTUAL

When looking for a light summer drink, you should check the abv to ensure it is low enough for your taste.

COMPLEX

While the abv provides a clear measure of alcohol content, it does not account for the varying caloric density of different sugars used in the fermentation process.

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