ounce
ounce
noun \ˈau̇n(t)s\Definition of OUNCE
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a : a unit of troy weight equal to 1⁄12 troy pound or 31.103 grams b : a unit of avoirdupois weight equal to 1⁄16 avoirdupois pound or 28.350 grams
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