metrocarat

/mɛtrəˈkærət/

Definitions

1. noun

a unit of carat weight in the metric system, equal to 0.2 grams or one-fifth of a carat, used primarily in gemstone or diamond weighing.

“The jeweler calculated the diamond’s weight in metrocarats to ensure its authenticity.”

Synonyms

  • metric carat
  • metric unit of weight

Antonyms

  • kilogram
  • metric ton