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Record 1 2011-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • Analytical Chemistry
DEF

The smallest unit of weight in the avoirdupois system; 1 grain = 0.0648 gram; one ounce contains 437.5 grains.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Chimie analytique
DEF

Unité de masse légale dans les pays anglo-saxons, pour les pierres et les métaux précieux, équivalent à environ 65 mg.

OBS

(Au Canada) Masse équivalant à .002 once ou à .0647 gramme.

OBS

Il ne faut pas confondre la notion avec le grain qui est une ancienne mesure valant .053 gramme.

Spanish

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