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Noun karat has 1 sense
  1. Karat, carat - the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold
    --1 is a kind of unit of measurement, unit

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Karat

Noun

1. Measurement of Gold Purity:

In the context of gold jewelry, karat refers to the measurement of the purity of gold. It determines the proportion of pure gold present in a piece of jewelry relative to other metals. One karat is equal to 1/24 pure gold by weight.

Example sentence: She wore an 18 karat gold necklace, which had a beautiful shine.

Related products: 18 Karat Gold Jewelry

2. Carat Weight of Gemstones:

Karat can also refer to the measurement of the weight of gemstones, particularly diamonds. One carat is equivalent to 200 milligrams or 0.2 grams.

Example sentence: The diamond engagement ring had a large center stone that weighed two karats.

Related products: 2 Carat Diamond Ring

Verbs

1. Bezel Setting Technique:

Karat can also function as a verb when referring to the technique of setting gemstones, especially diamonds, into a jewelry piece using a bezel setting.

Example sentence: The jeweler expertly karated the diamond into the silver pendant.

Related products: Bezel Set Diamond Jewelry

Adjective

1. Local or Popular:

Karat can be used as an adjective to describe something as popular or local.

Example sentence: The food truck's karat tacos became an instant hit among the locals.

Related products: Local Specialty Food

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