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Hundredweight , hun·dred·weight / ˈhəndridˌwāt/ (abbr.: cwt) • n. (pl. same or -weights) a unit of weight equal to one twentieth of a ton, in particular: ∎ (also sho… Ton , ton1 / tən/ (abbr.: t also tn) • n. 1. (also short ton) a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds avoirdupois (907.19 kg). ∎ (also long ton) a unit of w… Formula Weight , form. wt Chem. formula weight avoirdupois , av·oir·du·pois / ˌävərdəˈpoiz/ • n. a system of weights based on a pound of 16 ounces or 7,000 grains, widely used in English-speaking countries: [as… Diet Industry , 175 Crossways Park West
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