fineness

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Contents

1 English
- 1.1 Etymology
- 1.2 Noun
  - 1.2.1 Translations

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

fine +‎ -ness

Noun[edit]

fineness (uncountable)

The ratio, in a precious metal, of the primary metal to any additives or impurities.
The ratio of a ship's length to her beam.

Translations[edit]

ratio in a precious metal

ratio of a ship's length to her beam

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