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Meaning of KILOTON

Pronunciation:  'kilu`tun

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a measure of explosive power (of an atomic weapon) equal to that of 1000 tons of TNT
  2. [n]  one thousand tons
 
 See Also: avoirdupois unit, explosive unit, megaton, net ton, short ton, ton

 

 

 

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