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Vocabulary Entry
karat
|noun • noun
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N
noun
A unit of weight used for measuring precious stones and pearls, equivalent to 200 milligrams.
Example Sentences
"The diamond weighed two karats."
"She chose a ring with a five karat gemstone."
"The price of gold often varies based on its karat value."
N
noun
A measure of the purity of gold, expressed in parts per 24; for example, 24 karat gold is pure gold.
Example Sentences
"This jewelry is made of 18 karat gold."
"Investing in 24 karat gold is often considered a safe option."
"The store offered a range of gold items from 10 to 22 karats."