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apothecaries' weight

noun

1 apothecaries' weight

Any weight unit used in pharmacy; an ounce is equal to 480 grains and a pound is equal to 12 ounces.

synonym: apothecaries' unit.

Roget 319: gravity, gravitation; weight; heaviness etc. adj.; specific gravity; pondorosity, pressure, load; burden, burthen; ballast, counterpoise; ... show more


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