What is the pronunciation of "ounce" and what does it mean?
ounce
noun
How to pronounce ounce?
The word ounce sounds like ounce
/aʊns/
What is the definition of ounce?
nouna unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound or 16 drams or 28.349 grams
nounlarge feline of upland central Asia having long thick whitish fur
nouna unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
What is the definition of ounce?
- An ounce is a unit of weight or mass that is equal to one sixteenth of a pound.
How is ounce abbreviated?
- The abbreviation for ounce is oz.
What is the origin of the word ounce?
- The word ounce comes from the Latin word "uncia", which means a twelfth part.
What are some synonyms of ounce?
- Some synonyms of ounce include: avoirdupois ounce, troy ounce, fluid ounce, weight, mass, pound.
What are some examples of things that weigh one ounce?
- Some examples of things that weigh one ounce include: a postage stamp, a paperclip, a grape, a slice of bread, a feather.
What are the different types of ounces?
- There are different types of ounces including: avoirdupois ounce, troy ounce, fluid ounce.
What is an avoirdupois ounce?
- An avoirdupois ounce is the most commonly used ounce in the United States, and it is equal to 28.3495 grams.
What is a troy ounce?
- A troy ounce is a unit of weight used for precious metals such as gold and silver, and it is equal to 31.1035 grams.
What is a fluid ounce?
- A fluid ounce is a unit of volume used for measuring liquids, and it is equal to approximately 29.5735 milliliters.
How is ounce used in cooking?
- In cooking, ounce is often used as a unit of weight for ingredients. It is commonly used in recipes to specify the amount of an ingredient needed.
