Words Like CARAT
We have put together a list of words that are similar to CARAT.
3 Alternative Words Similar to carat
10 definitions of carat
1
An old weight equal to a scruple, or the twenty-fourth part of an ounce troy.
2
A unit of mass formerly used in various countries for weighing gold.
3
Hence A twenty-fourth part: specifically used in expressing the fineness of gold when used as jewelry.
4
A unit of weight for precious stones, divided by jewelers into 4 grains, called diamond-grains, but equal to about 3⅙ troy grains, 151½ English carats being taken as equal to an ounce troy.
5
Often abbreviated car. or K.
6
To try or refine (gold).
7
An Arabian coin of base silver, current in Mecca, Medina, and Mocha.
8
A unit of weight for precious stones and pearls, equivalent to 200 milligrams.
9
Formerly, any of several units of weight, varying from 189 to 212 mg, the weight of a carob seed.
10
A measure of the purity of gold, pure gold being 24 carats.