NOUN | quantity | troy weight, troy | a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones |
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Meaning | 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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Synonym | troy | |
Parts | troy unit | Any of the unit of the troy system of weights |
Broader | system of weights, weight | A system of units used to express the weight of something |
Spanish | peso troy, troy |
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