Definition of "uncia" in англійська

noun

1. (historical) The Roman ounce, 1/12 of a Roman pound.

2. (historical) The Roman inch, 1/12 of a Roman foot.

3. (historical) A bronze coin minted by the Roman Republic, 1/12 of an as.

4. (historical) A Roman unit of land area, 1/12 of a jugerum.

5. (pharmacy) Synonym of ounce, the English and American avoirdupois unit of mass.

6. Synonym of twelfth.

7. (algebra, obsolete) A numerical coefficient in a binomial.