Carats

noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounA unit of weight for precious stones and pearls, equivalent to 200 milligrams.

2.nounAny of several units of weight, varying from 189 to 212 mg, the weight of a carob seed.

3.nounA measure of the purity of gold, pure gold being 24 carats.

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