underproof

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English

Etymology

From under- +‎ proof.

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Adjective

underproof (not comparable)

  1. Having a lower alcohol content than proof spirit.
    Antonym: overproof

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Verb

underproof (third-person singular simple present underproofs, present participle underproofing, simple past and past participle underproofed)

  1. (baking) To proof insufficiently.
    Antonym: overproof

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