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Meaning of
carat
in English
carat
us
/ˈkɛrəˌræt/
uk
/ˈkæ.ɹət/
#common
Plural
carats
Definitions
Noun
a
metric
unit
of
200
mg
for
gemstones
equivalent
to
200
milligrams
for
pearls
a
metric
unit
(
200
mg
)
for
weighing
gems
The
jeweler
used
a
carat
to
measure
the
diamond's
weight
.
a
variable
unit
of
189-212
mg
for
gems
A
carat
is
a
unit
of
mass
used
to
weigh
precious
stones
.
a
unit
based
on
the
carob
seed's
weight
The
carat
was
originally
based
on
the
weight
of
a
carob
seed
.
a
historical
unit
(
189-212
mg
)
for
precious
stones
The
weight
of
the
gemstone
is
typically
measured
in
carats
.
