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).
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2024
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Brix scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Brix%20scale. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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