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avoirdupois


Definition: Meaning of, avoirdupois in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌavwɑːdjʊˈpwɑː;ˌavədəˈpɔɪz /

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  1. the system of weighing things that uses the standard measures of the OUNCE, POUND, and TON
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avoirdupois used in phrases

  • avoirdupois unit (noun)
    1. any of the units of the avoirdupois system of weights
  • avoirdupois weight (noun)
    1. or 7,000 grains a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound
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