Any weight unit used in pharmacy; an ounce is equal to 480 grains and a pound is equal to 12 ounces. Synonym: apothecaries' weight.
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Words linked to "Apothecaries' unit" : apothecaries' pound, grain, ounce, apothecaries' ounce, weight, drachm, drachma, dram, troy pound, weight unit, apothecaries' weight, troy ounce, scruple |
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