contrapeso

Definitions of contrapeso
  1. noun
    a weight that balances another weight
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    types:
    tara
    (chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals
    type of:
    peso
    an artifact that is heavy
  2. noun
    a weight added to the scale to reach a required weight
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    type of:
    peso
    an artifact that is heavy
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