ton of TNT en · NOUN
Etymology
Explained by the concept of TNT equivalent.
Meanings
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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.
Meronyms: calorie, Calorie, British thermal unit, BTU
Holonyms: kiloton < megaton < gigaton < teraton < petaton < exaton (rare) < zettaton (rare) < yottaton (rare)
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ton, of, TNT.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tons of TNT | Number=Plur | lexicographic |