Type and usage of carat from BoostVocab

Smart Search Learn a New Word

carat

/'kærət/

Synonyms of carat Antonyms of carat Examples of carat Usage of carat Parts of carat Definition that contains carat Words sounding like carat Explanation of carat

noun
the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold
- + New List
Similar:

karat kt

type of:
unit unit of measurement
noun
a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg
- + New List
type of:
weight unit metric weight unit

part of:
gram gramme gm g

Definition that contains carat

grain a weight unit used for pearls or diamonds: 50 mg or 1/4 carat
metric grain a weight unit used for pearls or diamonds: 50 mg or 1/4 carat