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karat
One-twenty-fourth part. It is used to designate the fineness of gold; thus, 18-karat gold is 18/24 (or 75%) pure gold and 6/24 (or 25%) other alloying metal or metals. Not to be confused with carat.
- Partie du discours : noun
- Secteur d’activité/Domaine : Mines
- Catégorie : Exploitation minière; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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