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ton of TNT

noun

Etymology

Explained by the concept of TNT equivalent.

Definitions

  1. A unit of energy that is equivalent to 4.184 gigajoules

    A unit of energy that is equivalent to 4.184 gigajoules; it is a convened-upon value representing the energy typically produced by one metric ton of TNT.

    • Holonyms: kiloton < megaton < gigaton < teraton < petaton < exaton (rare) < zettaton (rare) < yottaton (rare)
    • Meronyms: calorie, Calorie, British thermal unit, BTU

  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ton, of, TNT.

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