high alcohol content
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- noun
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alto contenido de alcohol
- I'm saying what's the difference between this amount of higher alcohol content, right, versus this amount?
- high alcohol content wine
They're expensive to make, in part because lots of hops, lots of specialty grain, lots of malt, high alcohol content.
- They're expensive to make, in part because lots of hops, lots of specialty grain, lots of malt, high alcohol content.
Examples
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Wine enthusiasts often seek out selections with a high alcohol content for a richer flavor experience.
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It is recommended that one avoids smoking, excessive sun exposure, lack of exercise, foods that are rich in fats, parabens, lack of sleep, stress, and products with high alcohol content.
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The silage water was basically fermented corn and had a high alcohol content.
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Three beers—with a very high alcohol content—knocked me on my old ass on Tuesday.
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These include bypassing the wine altogether; using fortified wine with a higher alcohol content to increase antimicrobial action; using individual spoons.
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The ATF's principal rationale was that Congress wished to curb "strength wars" among brewers that might compete by offering higher alcohol content in their products.
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I expect that cough syrup has a much higher alcohol content, yet I have no doubt that the school nurse would have no qualms whatsoever about spooning out that poison to children.
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Many craft beers are known for their high alcohol content, making them stronger than typical mass-produced brands.
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When selecting a drink, be mindful of those with high alcohol content, as they can lead to faster intoxication.
Synonyms
Containing more alcohol than usual for spirits
Antonyms
How Alcoholic
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is fully compositional: 'high' denotes a large amount and 'alcohol content' denotes the proportion of alcohol, so the overall meaning 'containing a large amount of alcohol' is directly derivable from the parts. This is a common, cross-linguistic noun phrase pattern (e.g. Spanish 'alto contenido alcohólico') and follows standard English modification, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will understand it.
Etymology
High alcohol content uses high like a tall mark on a bottle — imagine the alcohol level is up high, so the drink holds a large amount of alcohol. So, it means a drink is 'stronger' or has 'more alcohol' than usual.