karat

/ˈkɛrət/
/ˈkɛrɪt/
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Other forms: karats

Definitions of karat
  1. 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
    synonyms: carat, kt
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    type of:
    unit, unit of measurement
    any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
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