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carat
/ˈkæ.ɹət/
noun 3
Collocations
4ADJ.
own
CARAT + NOUN
weight
PREP.
in
ADV.
often
Definitions
noun
1
A metric unit of mass equal to exactly 200 mg, chiefly used for measuring precious stones and pearls.
2
Any of several small units of mass used for measuring precious stones and pearls, equivalent to 189–212 mg.
3
A 24-point scale used to measure the purity of gold.
18-carat gold is 75% gold by mass. 24-carat gold is pure.
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Synonyms
noun — the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an all
- karat
- kt
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Idioms & Phrases
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18-carat gold is 75% gold by mass. 24-carat gold is pure.
Wiktionary02
The ring sports three diamonds, each equaling one tenth of a carat.
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In the past, each country had its own carat. It was often used for weighing gold. Beginning in the 1570s, it was used to measure weights of diamonds.
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In addition to carat weight and color, a gemstone's value is based on its clearness and cut—the shape of the polished stone.
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