グレーン
also: グレイン · ゲレイン · ゲレーン
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Meanings
1
A unit of mass equal to 1/7000 of a pound, approximately 64.80 mg. Used in historical or specialized contexts such as pharmacy and bullet weights.
This prescription is adjusted in units of one grain.
2
Refers to cereal grains such as wheat, barley, etc. Often used in compound terms like グレーンウイスキー (grain whisky).
See also: グレーンウイスキー
This whisky is made from grain, not malt.