Kiloton definition
A unit of weight or capacity equal to 1,000 metric tons.
noun
An explosive force equivalent to that of 1,000 metric tons of TNT.
noun
The explosive force of one thousand tons of TNT: a unit for measuring the power of thermonuclear weapons.
noun
Alternative Forms
Alternative Form of kiloton -
kilotonne
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
kiloton
Plural:
kilotonsOrigin of kiloton
- metric prefix kilo- + ton
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