tonne
Definition
- Noun:
- A unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms: A "tonne" is a metric unit of measurement for mass, equivalent to one thousand kilograms. It is also known as a metric ton.
Usage
- The word "tonne" is used specifically in contexts that employ the metric system. It is a standard unit for measuring large masses, such as the weight of vehicles, cargo, or industrial materials.
- It is important to distinguish it from the non-metric "ton" (which can be a short ton of 2000 pounds or a long ton of 2240 pounds). The spelling "tonne" explicitly denotes the metric unit.
Examples
- Noun:
- The shipment weighed over 50 tonnes.
- This truck can carry a load of up to 40 tonnes.
- Carbon emissions are often measured in millions of tonnes.
Advanced Usage
- "Megatonne": One million tonnes. Often used in scientific contexts, such as measuring large-scale events or material volumes.
- The asteroid was estimated to have a mass of several megatonnes.
Variants and Related Words
- Metric ton: A synonym for "tonne". The terms are used interchangeably.
- The factory produces 10,000 metric tons of steel annually.
Synonyms
- Metric ton: A unit of weight equal to 1000 kilograms.
Notes on Different Meanings
- The word "tonne" has only one primary meaning as defined above. Confusion may arise with the word "ton", which is a different unit of mass used in the imperial and US customary systems.
Noun
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a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms
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