- apothecary measure
- noun see apothecaries' measure
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apothecary measure
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apothecary measure — noun see apothecaries measure … Useful english dictionary
apothecary weights — a version of the troy weight system formerly used by apothecaries (pharmacists). The troy pound, equal to 373.242 grams or 13.165 72 avoirdupois ounces, is always divided into 12 ounces, each ounce being equal to 480 grains. In the apothecary… … Dictionary of units of measurement
apothecary — n. (pl. ies) archaic a chemist licensed to dispense medicines and drugs. Phrases and idioms: apothecaries measure (or weight) Brit. units of weight and liquid volume formerly used in pharmacy. Usage: 12 ounces = one pound; 20 fluid ounces = one… … Useful english dictionary
apothecaries' measure — noun Date: circa 1900 a system of liquid units of measure used chiefly by pharmacists called also apothecary measure … New Collegiate Dictionary
apothecaries' measure — noun or apothecary measure : the series of liquid units of capacity (gallon, pint, fluid ounce, fluid dram, minim) that are used by pharmacists … Useful english dictionary
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apothecaries' weight — noun any weight unit used in pharmacy; an ounce is equal to 480 grains and a pound is equal to 12 ounces • Syn: ↑apothecaries unit • Hypernyms: ↑weight unit, ↑weight • Hyponyms: ↑grain, ↑scruple, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
