AVOIRDUPOIS WEIGHT
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Avoirdupois Weight.
Avoirdupois Weight - as a noun
A system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains)
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avoirdupois17Example Sentences
"The avoirdupois weight of a pound is equal to 16 ounces."
"In the avoirdupois weight system, a long ton is equal to 2,240 pounds."
"The grocery store sells apples by avoirdupois weight, with each apple weighing approximately 0.5 pounds."
"The avoirdupois weight of a gallon of water is approximately 8.34 pounds."
"The avoirdupois weight system differs from the troy weight system used for precious metals."
