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kiloton

 

[ หˆkษชlษ™หŒtษ’n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

measurement unit

A kiloton is a unit of measurement equal to 1,000 metric tons. It is commonly used to quantify explosive forces or the yield of nuclear weapons. The term is often associated with the weight of large amounts of material, particularly in contexts involving military or atmospheric sciences. It is a more manageable figure when discussing significant quantities of mass that would otherwise be cumbersome to express in tons.

Synonyms

explosive yield, metric kiloton, tactical nuclear weapon.

Examples of usage

  • The bomb had a yield equivalent to 15 kilotons.
  • The earthquake released energy comparable to 10 kilotons of TNT.
  • A kiloton of waste could pose a serious environmental threat.

Translations

Translations of the word "kiloton" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quilotona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฟเคฒเฅ‹เคŸเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kiloton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kiloton

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ะปะพั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kiloton

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒญใƒˆใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท kiloton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ kilotรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kiloton

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‚ฌ๋กœํ†ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูŠู„ูˆุชูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kilotona

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kilotona

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒๅจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kiloton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรญlรณtonn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะธะปะพั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiloton

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ kilotรณn

Etymology

The term 'kiloton' originates from the combination of the prefix 'kilo-', derived from the Greek word 'chilioi' meaning 'thousand', and 'ton', which comes from the Old French 'tonne'. The unit was first introduced in the 20th century during the rise of nuclear physics and military technology to provide a convenient way to express the explosive power of bombs and the estimated mass of large quantities of materials. The usage of kiloton has expanded from military contexts into environmental science, where it is used to discuss pollution, waste, and climate change implications. Over time, kiloton has become a standard term in scientific literature and media reports, helping to communicate complex information in a straightforward manner.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,064, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.