What is another word for drachm?

Pronunciation: [dɹˈat͡ʃəm] (IPA)

Drachm is a unit of weight or measurement for dry substances. It is commonly used in the medical and pharmaceutical fields as a measure of medication. This term is spelled differently in different regions and also has synonyms. Some of the synonyms for drachm are dram, drachma, and dirhem. In the United States, dram is the most commonly used term, while in Europe, drachma and dirhem are preferred. The term dram comes from the British Empire and is used to describe a small amount of whiskey or other strong spirit. Drachma and dirhem are mainly used in Middle Eastern countries to measure precious metals.

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What are the holonyms for Drachm?

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What are the meronyms for Drachm?

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  • meronyms for drachm (as nouns)

Usage examples for Drachm

Shaken in his faith by his first experience, but not yet convinced of the error of the doctrine of his respected preceptor, the second trial of a drachm dose on a similar occasion completely satisfied him that something wrong had crept into the theory and practice of the honored professor.
"The History of the Medical Department of Transylvania University"
Robert Peter
A quotation from Doctor Yandell's Memoir, Page 7, illustrates this: "In some cases of fever Doctor Cooke administered a drachm of calomel at a dose, and repeated it until the patient had taken in twenty-four hours as much as two hundred and forty grains.
"The History of the Medical Department of Transylvania University"
Robert Peter
In the one I put pure distilled water, in the other I added to the water about a drachm of cream of tartar.
"The History of the Medical Department of Transylvania University"
Robert Peter

Similar words: dlars, euros, pounds

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