karat

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Definition Noun : A unit for measuring the purity of gold in an alloy, expressed in 24ths. Pure gold is 24 karats. Usage The word "karat" (abbreviated as "kt" or "K") is used specifically to describe the fineness of gold. It indicates what fraction of an alloy's total weight is pure gold. For example, 18-karat gold is an alloy where 18 out of 24 parts are gold, with the remaining parts being ot...