Meaning of the word carat in English
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carat
US /ˈker.ət/
UK /ˈker.ət/
Noun
1.
a unit of weight for precious stones and pearls, equivalent to 200 milligrams (one fifth of a gram)
Example:
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The diamond was a stunning five carats.
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She inherited a ring with a two-carat sapphire.
2.
a measure of the purity of gold, expressed as parts per 24
Example:
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Pure gold is 24 carats.
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This ring is made of 18-carat gold.
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