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poundage

[poun-dij] / ˈpaʊn dɪdʒ /
NOUN
preponderancy
Synonyms
WEAK
G-factor adiposity avoirdupois ballast bulk burden density gravity gross heft heftiness load mass measurement net ponderosity ponderousness preponderance pressure substance tonnage
NOUN
weight
Synonyms
STRONG
anchor ballast bob counterbalance counterpoise counterweight mass pendulum plumb bob rock sandbag sinker stone
Antonyms
WEAK
triviality unimportance
NOUN
weight
Synonyms
STRONGEST
burden density gravity heft load pressure substance
STRONG
adiposity avoirdupois ballast gross heftiness mass measurement net ponderosity ponderousness tonnage
WEAK
G-factor
Antonyms
WEAK
triviality unimportance

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In other words, a marked reduction in the poundages used would hardly alter the lethal situation, for applications of over o.i pound per acre to the pond itself are generally considered hazardous.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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