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Rarecarat
The correct spelling is carat.
How to pronounce carat
noun
IPA: /ˈkæɹ.ət/
Say it like: Car-at
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.A unit of weight for precious stones and pearls, equivalent to 200 milligrams.
- 2.Any of several units of weight, varying from 189 to 212 mg, the weight of a carob seed.
- 3.A measure of the purity of gold, pure gold being 24 carats.
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