troy unit
Noun
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Any of the unit of the troy system of weights (synset 113738791)
is a type of: weight, weight unit - a unit used to measure weightsubtypes:
- grain - 1/60 dram; equals an avoirdupois grain or 64.799 milligrams
- pennyweight - a unit of apothecary weight equal to 24 grains
- apothecaries' ounce, ounce, troy ounce - a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
- apothecaries' pound, troy pound - an apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces or 373.242 grams
is a part of: 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
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