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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

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Word length
5
Starts with
C
Ends with
T
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
A1

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noun

  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

noun

  1. A unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg

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