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Definition of Carat
1. Noun. A unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg.
Generic synonyms: Metric Weight Unit, Weight Unit
Terms within: Decigram, Dg
Group relationships: G, Gm, Gram, Gramme
Terms within: Decigram, Dg
Group relationships: G, Gm, Gram, Gramme
2. Noun. The unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold.
Definition of Carat
1. n. The weight by which precious stones and pearls are weighed.
Definition of Carat
1. a unit of weight for gems [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Carat
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