
Meaning of METRIC TON
| Pronunciation: | | 'metrik tun
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms |
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| | Synonyms: | | MT, t, tonne |
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| | See Also: | | metric weight unit, quintal, weight unit | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Met"ric ton\
A weight of 1,000 kilograms, or 2,204.6 pounds avoirdupois.
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