ɔnˈtʃa

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of weight or mass, especially in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a gram.

“The pharmacist carefully measured the medicine in oncia to ensure the correct dosage.”

2. noun

A unit of weight or mass, especially in some Latin American countries, used to measure coffee beans.

“The coffee vendor sold the coffee beans in oncia for a fixed price.”