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Meaning of carat

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

carat

Pronunciation:/ˈkæɹ.ət/

noun

Definitions

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

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

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

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/carat

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