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scruple: see English units of measurement English units of measurement, principal system of weights and measures used in a few nations, the only major industrial one being the United States. It actually consists of two related systems—the U.S.
..... Click the link for more information. . scruple 1. a unit of weight equal to 20 grains (1.296 grams) 2. an ancient Roman unit of weight equivalent to approximately one twenty-fourth of an ounce scruple [′skrü·pəl] (pharmacology) A unit of mass in apothecaries' measure, equal to 20 grains or to 1.2959782 grams. Scruple an obsolete unit of apothecaries’ weight, equal to 1/3 dram or 20 grains. The Russian apothecaries’ scruple was equal to 1.244 g; according to the English system of measures, one scruple was equal to 1.296 g. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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