1. carat

noun. ['ˈkɛrət'] the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold.

Rhymes with Carat

• inherit
• demerit
• zarett
• parrott
• parrot
• merit
• karet
• karat
• jarrett
• garratt
• ferret
• carrot
• beret

How do you pronounce carat?

Pronounce carat as ˈkɛrət.

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Sentences with carat

1. Verb, base form
Gauss measurements can be compared to carat weight in other types of jewelry.

2. Noun, singular or mass
For gold jewellery, you can look at the jewellery to see if it is marked by carat purity.

2. carat

noun. ['ˈkɛrət'] a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg.