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单词 Brix scale
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Definition of Brix scale in US English:

Brix scale

nounˈbriks ˌskālˈbriks ˌskāl
  • A hydrometer scale for measuring the amount of sugar in a solution at a given temperature.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Today the Brix scale is in actual use, but the terms Balling and Brix often are used interchangeably.
    • The Brix scale on the hydrometer stem is normally calibrated at a temperature of 20°C.
    • The Brix scale is used almost exclusively for measuring sugar content.
    • If you have a grape juice that reads 24 on the Brix scale, that means that the juice is made up of 24% sugar by weight.
    • Temperature compensated refractometers having Brix scales for determining percent sugar levels are convenient for such testing.

Origin

Late 19th century: the name of A. F. W. Brix (1798–1890), German scientist.

Definition of Brix scale in US English:

Brix scale

nounˈbriks ˌskāl
  • A hydrometer scale for measuring the amount of sugar in a solution at a given temperature.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Brix scale on the hydrometer stem is normally calibrated at a temperature of 20°C.
    • If you have a grape juice that reads 24 on the Brix scale, that means that the juice is made up of 24% sugar by weight.
    • Temperature compensated refractometers having Brix scales for determining percent sugar levels are convenient for such testing.
    • The Brix scale is used almost exclusively for measuring sugar content.
    • Today the Brix scale is in actual use, but the terms Balling and Brix often are used interchangeably.

Origin

Late 19th century: the name of A. F. W. Brix (1798–1890), German scientist.

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