Measuring spoons may be made of plastic, metal, and other materials.
The Australian definition of the tablespoon as a unit of volume is larger than most:[citation needed] Special spoons are manufactured to measure popular materials for common tasks.
[2] Cutlery in many countries includes two spoons (besides the fork and knife, or butterknife).
The difference in size can be dangerous when cutlery is used for critical measurements, like medication.
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