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kiloton

noun

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Pronunciation: /ˈkɪləˌtʌn/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English kilo- English ton English kiloton From kilo- + ton.

  1. A measure of the strength of an explosion or a bomb based on how many thousand tons of TNT would be needed to produce the same energy. (A derived unit for TNT equivalent.)

    Holonyms: megaton < gigaton < teraton < petaton < exaton (rare) < zettaton (rare) < yottaton (rare)

    Meronym: ton of TNT

  2. One thousand tons.
  3. One thousand tons.
  4. One thousand tons.

    Holonyms: megaton < gigaton