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5 definitions • 4 examples
1
a
unit
for
measuring
the
weight
of
jewels
(=
precious
stones
)
2
a
unit
for
measuring
how
pure
gold
is:
Examples:
24-carat
gold
is the
purest
.
3
a
unit
for
measuring
the
weight
of
jewels
:
Examples:
The
diamonds
had a
combined
weight
of 5.87 carats.
4
a
unit
of
weight
equal
to 200
milligrams
, used for
measuring
the
weight
of
precious
stones
:
Examples:
a 10-carat
diamond
ring
5
a
unit
used for
measuring
how
pure
gold
is:
Examples:
an 18-carat
gold
bracelet
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