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Spud

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I learned a new word today. Avoirdupois.


Defined as a system of weights based on a pound of 16 ounces or 7,000 grains, widely used in English-speaking countries.

In context, "a short ton is 2,000 pounds avoirdupois."

Hard to believe I made it all the way through my materials labs at VT without hearing that. Now, how to work that into casual conversation...

Posted: 04/05/2022 at 10:30AM


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  I learned a new word today. Avoirdupois. -- Spud 04/05/2022 10:30AM
  It’s a widely misunderstood and misinterpreted system, developed -- PhotoHokieNC 04/05/2022 11:15AM
  The opposite, haven't heard that used in a long, long time -- `lag 04/05/2022 10:51AM
  She was putting on the avoirdupois like nobody's business ** -- capitals1 04/05/2022 10:38AM
  Are you serious, or just troying to be funny? ** -- JoesterVT 04/05/2022 10:31AM
  I'm dram serious! ** -- Spud 04/05/2022 10:38AM

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