Carat definition

Carat

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WordNet

(1) The unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold

(2) A unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg

WiktionaryText

, from , from , from , diminutive form of .

A unit of weight for precious stones and pearls, equivalent to 200 milligrams.
Formerly, any of several units of weight, varying from 189 to 212 mg, the weight of a carob seed.
A measure of the purity of gold, pure gold being 24 carats.