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pennyweight
One-twentieth troy ounce (1.56 g). Used in the United States and in England for the valuation of gold, silver, and jewels. Abbrev.: dwt; pwt.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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(Milwaukee, United States)