assay ton

noun

A standard quantity used in assaying, equal to 29+¹⁄₆ grams (the short assay ton) or 32+²⁄₃ grams (the long assay ton).

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Meanings

nounassay ton (plural assay tons)

plural assay tons

  1. A standard quantity used in assaying, equal to 29+¹⁄₆ grams (the short assay ton) or 32+²⁄₃ grams (the long assay ton).
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