carat

• Substantiv mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: eine Gewichtseinheit für Edelsteine, die 200 Milligramm entspricht, und eine Maßeinheit für den Reinheitsgrad von Gold in einer Legierung, wobei 24-karätiges Gold rein ist.

A noun with two primary meanings: a unit of weight for precious stones equal to 200 milligrams, and a unit of measurement for the purity of gold in an alloy, where 24-karat gold is pure gold.

1. Unit of weight for gemstonesB2formal

   A unit of weight used for measuring precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams.

   Karat

   • The diamond weighed 2 carats.
   • She bought a 1.5-carat sapphire ring.
   • The jeweler carefully measured the carat weight of the ruby.

2. Measure of gold purityB2formal

   A unit of measurement indicating the proportion of pure gold in an alloy, where 24 carats is pure gold.

   Karat

   • This necklace is made of 18-carat gold.
   • 24-carat gold is too soft for most jewelry.
   • The ring is stamped with a 14-carat mark.

   Synonymekarat