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Definition carat in British English

carat noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkærət/
1

a unit for measuring how pure gold is

Example

an 18-carat gold ring

Synonyms and related words
anvil bar beat
2

a unit for measuring the weight of diamonds and other jewels. It is equal to 0.2 grams

Example

a 30-carat diamond

Synonyms and related words
acre are area
Definition carat in British English