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mega·ton (megə tun′)

noun

the explosive force of one million tons of TNT: a unit for measuring the power of thermonuclear weapons: abbrev. MT

Etymology: mega- + ton

megaton Related Forms
mega·ton′·nage noun
megaton Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • force: If this is not true can somebody explain how the detonation of a small amount of TNT can produce megatons of explosive force?

Converse of object

  • produce: If this is not true can somebody explain how the detonation of a small amount of TNT can produce megatons of explosive force?
  • carry: The device will carry a 1 megaton nuclear warhead.

Modifies a noun

  • warhead: For example: you get two attacks with a 20 megaton warhead; with a 50 megaton warhead you get 5 attacks.
  • bomb: A 1.2 megaton bomb is the energy equivalent of 1.2 million tons ( 2.4 billion pounds ) of TNT.
  • weapon: The casing was also used for an interim megaton weapon called Violet Club.
  • yield: The broad aim of the tests was to achieve the aim of a one megaton yield from a one ton warhead.

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