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Apothecaries Pound

Description

The Apothecaries Pound is a historical unit of weight used in the pharmaceutical industry. It was primarily used by apothecaries and pharmacists to measure and dispense medicinal substances. The Apothecaries Pound is equivalent to 12 ounces or 5,760 grains.

Senses and Usages

Noun - Measurement:

The term "Apothecaries Pound" refers to a specific weight measurement used mainly in traditional pharmacies and pharmaceutical compounding.

Example sentence: The pharmacist weighed the ingredients precisely using the Apothecaries Pound before mixing them together.

Noun - Historical:

The Apothecaries Pound is a historical unit of weight measurement dating back to the time when apothecaries prepared medicines and remedies by hand.

Example sentence: In ancient times, apothecaries relied on the Apothecaries Pound as the standard for measuring ingredients for their medicines.

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