avoirdupois

[US]/əˈvɔːrˌdweɪpɔɪs/
[UK]/avərˈdoʊpwaɪz/
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Translation

n.a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces, used especially in Britain.; the weight or heaviness of a person or thing.

Phrases & Collocations

avoirdupois weight

measure in avoirdupois

conversion to avoirdupois

avoirdupois pound

avoirdupois ounces

avoirdupois equivalent

traditional avoirdupois unit

Example Sentences

his weight was measured in avoirdupois, not in metric.

the avoirdupois system is commonly used in the united states.

she learned about the avoirdupois system in her math class.

avoirdupois pounds are different from troy pounds.

understanding avoirdupois is important for cooking.

he prefers to buy fruits by avoirdupois weight.

the store sells grains by the avoirdupois pound.

she converted her weight from kilograms to avoirdupois pounds.

many recipes use measurements based on the avoirdupois system.

avoirdupois measures are often used in commerce.

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