Avdp

/ˌeɪ viː diː ˈpiː/ noun

Abbreviation for avoirdupois, a system of weights used for measuring everyday items in the imperial system, where a pound equals 16 ounces.

From 'avoirdupois,' an Old French term meaning 'goods of weight,' which became the standard weighing system in English-speaking countries. AVDP is the abbreviated form used on packaging and in commerce.

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