APOTHECARIES' UNIT

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"In the apothecaries' unit system of measurement, the grain is a unit of weight equivalent to 1⁄5760 of the pound."

"In the apothecaries' unit system, 1 pound is equal to 12 ounces or 96 drams."

"The fluid ounce is the basic unit of volume in the apothecaries' unit system."

"The minim is the smallest unit of volume in the apothecaries' unit system."

"The scruple is an intermediate unit of weight in the apothecaries' unit system."

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