Associations to the word «Karat»

Wiktionary

KARAT, noun. (US) A unit of fineness or concentration of gold equalling 1/24 part of gold in an alloy.

Dictionary definition

KARAT, 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.

Wise words

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