Brix Scale (Noun)
Meaning
A system for measuring the concentration of sugar solutions.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The winemaker used a hydrometer to measure the juice's sugar content on the Brix scale before beginning fermentation.
- The Brix scale is a convenient way to approximate the percentage of sugars in a juice or must by measuring its specific gravity.
- According to the Brix scale, a juice reading of 15 indicates that it contains 15 grams of soluble solids per 100 grams of solution.
- The Brix scale reading of 20 corresponded to a potential alcohol content of 10% after fermentation.
- During harvest, the viticulturist monitored the grapes' progress on the Brix scale to determine the optimal picking time.