ao-xơ
Definition
- Noun:
- Ounce: A unit of weight in the avoirdupois system, equal to 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.35 grams.
- Ounce: A unit of weight in the troy and apothecaries' systems, equal to 1/12 of a pound or approximately 31.10 grams.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Một ao-xơ vàng có giá trị rất cao. (An ounce of gold is very valuable.)
- Công thức này yêu cầu bốn ao-xơ bơ. (This recipe requires four ounces of butter.)
Advanced Usage
- Fluid ounce: A unit of volume for liquids. This is a related but distinct measurement.
- Anh ta uống một ao-xơ chất lỏng thuốc. (He drank a fluid ounce of the medicine.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ao-xơ avoirdupois: The common ounce used for measuring most goods like food and postal items.
- Ao-xơ troy: The ounce used for precious metals like gold and silver.
- fl oz: The common abbreviation for "fluid ounce."
Synonyms
- oz: The standard abbreviation for ounce.
- Unit of weight: A general term for measurements like gram, pound, ounce.
Notes on Usage
- "Ao-xơ" is a phonetic transliteration of the English word "ounce" into Vietnamese. It is a technical term used primarily in contexts involving international trade, science, cooking, and precious metals.
- The meaning depends on the system of measurement (avoirdupois vs. troy/apothecary) being used. The context usually makes this clear.