Kilotons Meaning in English
word · lemma: kiloton
ˈkɪləˌtʌnz
KIL-uh-tunz
kˈɪlətənz
ki-LUH-tunz
Definition
A measure equal to one thousand tons, often used to describe the explosive power of bombs or the energy released by nuclear weapons.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used in scientific, military, and technical contexts. Most common in reference to nuclear explosions or very large amounts of explosive material. 'Kiloton' is singular; 'kilotons' is plural.
Spanish: kilotonesPortuguese (BR): quilotonsPortuguese (PT): quilotõesChinese (Simplified): 千吨（炸药当量）Chinese (Traditional): 千噸（炸藥當量）Hindi: किलोटनArabic: كيلوطنBengali: কিলোটনRussian: килотонныJapanese: キロトンVietnamese: kilotonKorean: 킬로톤Turkish: kilotonUrdu: کلوٹنIndonesian: kiloton
Example Sentences
The bomb had a power of 20 kilotons.
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A nuclear explosion can release several kilotons of energy.
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The earthquake was equal to 5 kilotons of TNT.
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Scientists estimated the volcanic eruption released at least 10 kilotons of energy.
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Many early atomic bombs were measured in kilotons, not megatons.
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The missile could deliver a warhead of up to 50 kilotons.
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