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"karat" or "carat" to define gold?
CaptHenway
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Do you use the "karat" or the "carat" spelling to define the fineness of your fabricated gold?
Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
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<< <i>Do you use the "karat" or the "carat" spelling to define the fineness of your fabricated gold? >>
When I write in english I prefer karat, though to me it sounds better with the C (in italian is carato)
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Carat---weight of a diamond or other precious stone
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
<< <i>Karat---fineness of gold or other precious metal
Carat---weight of a diamond or other precious stone >>
I had no idea but it sounds quite right. CT for diamond and KT for gold.
Thank you PH!
and Carrot = the (usually) orange root vegetable
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and Carrot = the (usually) orange root vegetable >>
rabbits eat carrots.
rabbats eat carats.
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Debt
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
<< <i>Karat---fineness of gold or other precious metal
Carat---weight of a diamond or other precious stone >>
that works for me
<< <i>Karat---fineness of gold or other precious metal
Carat---weight of a diamond or other precious stone >>
Thanks PerryHall ! I didn't know that.
Whatcha mean by "fabricated" gold, Capt?
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<< <i>Karat---fineness of gold or other precious metal
Carat---weight of a diamond or other precious stone >>
Thanks PerryHall ! I didn't know that.
Whatcha mean by "fabricated" gold, Capt? >>
Alloyed stuff, like 14kt rings and chains, as opposed to 24kt bullion ingots or rounds.
<< <i>Alloyed stuff, like 14kt rings and chains, as opposed to 24kt bullion ingots or rounds. >>
Thanks Capt. I swear, I could have one heck of a post count if all I did was say, "I didn't know that" every time I learn something from you guys.