26984 words

carats

5 definitions • 4 examples
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a unit for measuring how pure gold is:

Examples:

24-carat gold is the purest.
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a unit for measuring the weight of jewels:

Examples:

The diamonds had a combined weight of 5.87 carats.
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a unit of weight equal to 200 milligrams, used for measuring the weight of precious stones:

Examples:

a 10-carat diamond ring
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a unit used for measuring how pure gold is:

Examples:

an 18-carat gold bracelet

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