Crith (kr?th), n. [Gr. a barleycorn, a small weight.] Chem.

The unit for estimating the weight of ariform substances; -- the weight of a liter of hydrogen at 0 centigrade, and with a tension of 76 centimeters of mercury. It is 0.0896 of a gram, or 1.38274 grains.

 

© Webster 1913.

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