fineness

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

fine +‎ -ness

[edit] Noun

fineness (uncountable)

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

[edit] Translations

ratio in a precious metal
ratio of a ship's length to her beam
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