22-karat gold
Definition
Noun: - A gold alloy containing 87% pure gold and 13% other metals, such as silver, copper, or zinc. It is valued for its high gold content while offering more durability than pure (24-karat) gold.
Usage
- Used to describe the purity and composition of gold jewelry, coins, and other items.
- The term specifies the exact proportion of gold in the alloy, indicating it is not pure gold but a high-quality mixture.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "To be 22-karat": Used informally to describe something of very high quality or genuine value, though not absolute perfection.
- His loyalty to his friends is 22-karat.
Variants and Related Words
- Karat (Carat): A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
- Gold Alloy: A mixture of gold with one or more other metals.
- 24-Karat Gold: Pure gold (99.9% gold).
- 18-Karat Gold: An alloy containing 75% pure gold.
- 14-Karat Gold: An alloy containing 58.3% pure gold.
Synonyms
- High-purity gold alloy
- 87% gold
Notes
- "22-karat gold" is a specific compound noun. The word "karat" (spelled "carat" in some countries outside North America) in this context refers to gold purity, not to the weight of gemstones (for which "carat" is used).
Noun
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an alloy that contains 87 per cent gold
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