kiloton
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈkɪləˌtʌn/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English kilo- English ton English kiloton From kilo- + ton.
- 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”
- One thousand tons.
- One thousand tons.
- One thousand tons.
“Holonyms: megaton < gigaton”