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av·oir·du·pois unit

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  1. avoirdupois unitnoun

    any of the units of the avoirdupois system of weights

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  1. avoirdupois unit

    The avoirdupois unit is a system of weights (or, more properly, mass) based on a pound of 16 ounces. It is the everyday system of weight used in the United States and is used for most goods other than gems, precious metals, and drugs. In the avoirdupois system, unlike the troy system, the ounce and pound are equivalent throughout.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of avoirdupois unit in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of avoirdupois unit in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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