English dictionary

carat

/'k/&/r/@/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg

noun.quantity

Source: WordNet 3.0
the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold

noun.quantity

Synonyms karat kt

Source: WordNet 3.0
The weight by which precious stones and pearls are weighed.

noun

Source: webster1913