troy weight

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Noun troy weight has 1 sense

troy, troy weight - a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains
--₁ is a kind of system of weights, weight
--₁ has parts: troy unit

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Troy Weight

Noun:

A system of weights used chiefly for precious metals and gems, based on a pound of 12 ounces or 5760 grains.
The method of weighing precious metals and gemstones using this system.

Sample sentences:

Gold and silver jewelry are commonly measured in troy weight.
The gemstone weighed 2 carats according to troy weight.

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