ton of TNT

English

Etymology

Explained by the concept of TNT equivalent.

Noun

ton of TNT (plural tons of TNT)

  2. (sciences) 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.
    Synonym: gigacalorie
    Holonyms: kiloton < megaton < gigaton < teraton < petaton < exaton (rare) < zettaton (rare) < yottaton (rare)
    Meronyms: calorie, Calorie, British thermal unit, BTU
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ton,‎ of,‎ TNT.

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