What is the meaning of Karat?

Karat is a measure of the purity of gold. Twenty-four karat (24K) is considered as pure gold. See: Fineness.

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APABarry Goldsmith. (2010). karat. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/karat/definitions/1156779
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HarvardBarry Goldsmith 2010, karat, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/karat/definitions/1156779>.
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