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kil·o·ton
(kĭl′ə-tŭn′)n. Abbr. kt
1. A unit of weight or capacity equal to 1,000 metric tons.
2. An explosive energy equivalent to that of 1,000 metric tons of TNT.
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kiloton
(ˈkɪləʊˌtʌn)n
Abbreviation: kt1. (Units) one thousand tons
2. (Units) an explosive power, esp of a nuclear weapon, equal to the power of 1000 tons of TNT
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kil•o•ton
(ˈkɪl əˌtʌn)n.
1. a unit of weight, equal to 1000 tons.
2. an explosive force equal to that of 1000 tons of TNT.
[1945–50]
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Noun | 1. | kiloton - one thousand tons avoirdupois unit - any of the units of the avoirdupois system of weights megaton - one million tons |
2. | kiloton - a measure of explosive power (of an atomic weapon) equal to that of 1000 tons of TNT explosive unit - any unit for measuring the force of explosions |
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