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Thread #104870   Message #2154979
Posted By: Mr Red
22-Sep-07 - 12:43 PM
Thread Name: BS: Yet Another Alcohol Related Tragedy
Subject: RE: BS: Yet Another Alcohol Related Tragedy
degree proof is based on the concentration that when poured over gunpowder it will ignite = 100 deg = proof spirit.

100% ABV = 180 deg proof.

You do the maths but it ain't that important as the concequences of drink driving. Is is OK to say "Fire Water" or is there a more PC expression these days?