carat
/ˈkæɹ.ət/ · noun
Meaning
- A unit of weight for precious stones and pearls, equivalent to 200 milligrams.
- Any of several units of weight, varying from 189 to 212 mg, the weight of a carob seed.
- A measure of the purity of gold, pure gold being 24 carats.
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