A very small weight; spec. one-twentieth of a grain (approx. 3.24 mg), used esp. in the computation of the weights of coins (cf. droit, n.2). Now…
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| 释义 | the world > relative properties > measurement > measurement by weighing > [noun] > unit or denomination of weight > smallest unit or grain > specific parts of grain (8) mitea1393 A very small weight; spec. one-twentieth of a grain (approx. 3.24 mg), used esp. in the computation of the weights of coins (cf. droit, n.2). Now… periot1564 A unit of weight equal to 1/9600 grain (approx. 6.75 micrograms). Cf. droit, n.2 fourth1594 The fraction indicated by a unit in the fourth place in the sexagesimal, decimal, or any other system of fractional notation having a constant… minta1600 A unit of weight equal to one-twentieth of a grain (approx. 3.24 milligrams). Cf. mite, n.2 2. Obsolete. rare. droit1601 A minute weight; the four hundred and eightieth part of a grain troy, one twenty-fourth of a ‘mite’. prime1604 A subdivision of a standard measure of dimension which is itself subdivided in the same ratio (usually into seconds), e.g. one-sixtieth of a degree… second1604 In systems of fractional numeration (or of weights or measures) having a constant modulus: The… Scottish Troy Weight. The 576th part (1 ÷ 242) of a… blank1680 The 1/230400 of a grain. |
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