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carat

The correct spelling is carat.

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noun

IPA: /ˈkæɹ.ət/

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The correct spelling is carat. A unit of weight for precious stones and pearls, equivalent to 200 milligrams.

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Definition

noun

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

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