Oct 22, 2019 18:54
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English term

angel's share

GBK English to Malay Science Food & Drink
Definition from Oxford:
n. (usually with the) the quantity of wine or distilled spirits lost to evaporation while ageing in wooden casks; the vapours resulting from this process.
Example sentences:
A couple who claim that the "angel's share" from a whisky bond has blighted their property have been given the go-ahead to take the case to court. (BBC News)
“Today’s rain is tomorrow’s whisky,” goes the cheery old drinker’s proverb. Such optimism is being sorely tested as scotch finds itself on the rocks of not just a no-deal Brexit but also the threat that its US trade could evaporate, like the angel’s share. (The Times)
We use infrared (IR) absorption spectroscopy, and from the laser measurements, ethanol concentration in the ‘angel’s share’ is determined and used as an indicator on the potential maturation losses of the cask. (insider.co.uk)
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Proposed translations

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kuantiti tersejat

Definition from own experience or research:
Jumlah/Peratus minuman alkohol (seperti wain, cognac, brandi, atau wiski) yang hilang disebabkan penyejatan semasa cecair itu diperam dalam tong kayu oak.
Example sentences:
<b>Kuantiti tersejat</b> wain peraman boleh mencapai 1 peratus daripada isipadu setong setiap tahun melalui penyejatan. ( - own construction)
Peer comment(s):

agree Liyana Osman
2 days 3 hrs
Thank you, Liyana!
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perkongsian bidadari

Definition from Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka:
Direct translation of the phrase
Example sentences:
Ungkapan 'Perkongsian Bidadari' digunakan untuk menggambarkan penyejatan semula jadi yang berlaku ketika wiski itu penuaan. (Todoinfor)
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