Brix scale

noun

: a hydrometer scale for sugar solutions so graduated that its readings at a specified temperature represent percentages by weight of sugar in the solution

called also Brix

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The Brix scale measures sugar content in a liquid and is used to scientifically measure the sweetness of different apples (as well as other fruit). Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adolf F. Brix †1870 Austrian scientist

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Brix scale was in 1894

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“Brix scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Brix%20scale. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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