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Carat
01
the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold
02
a unit of weight used for measuring gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams or 0.2 grams
Dialect
British
BritishGrammatical Information
animacy status
abstract
Composition
Simple
countable
plural form
carats
Examples
The diamond necklace featured a centerpiece gemstone weighing 3 carats, showcasing its brilliance and rarity.
