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  2. Alcohol by volume - Wikipedia

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    Alcohol by volume (abbreviated as alc/vol or ABV) is a standard measure of how much alcohol is contained in a given volume of an alcoholic beverage (expressed as a volume percent). [1] [2] [3] It is defined as the number of millilitres (mL) of pure ethanol present in 100 mL (3.5 imp fl oz; 3.4 US fl oz) of solution at 20 °C (68 °F).

  3. Alcohol proof - Wikipedia

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    Alcohol proof. Alcohol proof (usually termed simply "proof" in relation to a beverage) is a measure of the content of ethanol (alcohol) in an alcoholic beverage. The term was originally used in England and from 1816 was equal to about 1.75 times the percentage of alcohol by volume (ABV). The United Kingdom today uses ABV instead of proof.

  4. List of alcohol laws of the United States - Wikipedia

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    Varies by state liquor store hours 4% only No ABV > 5.0+% sold in state-controlled stores only. 4.0% ABW (5.0% ABV) beer may be sold at grocery stores and convenience stores. State-controlled stores close on Sundays and cease operations no later than 10 p.m. the rest of the week. Restaurants must buy from the state-controlled store (no delivery ...

  5. Vodka - Wikipedia

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    The name vodka is a diminutive form of the Slavic word voda (water), interpreted as "waterkin": root vod - [water] + - k - (diminutive suffix, among other functions) + - a ( ending of feminine gender ). [8] [9] [10] In English literature, the word vodka appeared in around the late 18th century. In a book of travels published in English in 1780 ...

  6. Alcohol laws of Massachusetts - Wikipedia

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    Driving under the influence of alcohol in Massachusetts is a crime that is punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment. Massachusetts' maximum blood alcohol level is 0.08% and 0.02% if the driver is under 21 years of age. [9] Operating under the influence penalties can vary depending on prior OUI offenses. Fine.

  7. Rectified spirit - Wikipedia

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    Rectified spirit, also known as neutral spirits, rectified alcohol or ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin, [1] is highly concentrated ethanol that has been purified by means of repeated distillation in a process called rectification. In some countries, denatured alcohol or denatured rectified spirit may commonly be available as "rectified ...

  8. Standard drink - Wikipedia

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    Standard drink. United States standard drinks of beer, malt liquor, wine, and spirits compared. Each contains about 14 grams or 17.7 ml of ethanol. A standard drink or (in the UK) unit of alcohol is a measure of alcohol consumption representing a fixed amount of pure alcohol. The notion is used in relation to recommendations about alcohol ...

  9. Ethanol - Wikipedia

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    Ethanol is the oldest known sedative, used as an oral general anesthetic during surgery in ancient Mesopotamia and in medieval times. [16] [17] Mild intoxication starts at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.03-0.05 % and induces anesthetic coma at 0.4%. [25] However, this use carried the high risk of deadly alcohol intoxication and pulmonary ...