Kiloton Definition
kĭlə-tŭn
kilotons
noun
A unit of weight or capacity equal to 1,000 metric tons.
American Heritage
The explosive force of one thousand tons of TNT: a unit for measuring the power of thermonuclear weapons.
Webster's New World
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Noun
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kilotonPlural:
kilotonsOrigin of Kiloton
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metric prefix kilo- + ton
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