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kiloton

 

[หˆkษชlษ™หŒtษ’n ]

Definition

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.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The term combines 'kilo-', meaning a thousand, and 'ton', which is a unit of weight.
  • It was first used in the early 20th century as the need to measure large quantities, especially in warfare, increased.

Science

  • One kiloton is equivalent to the energy released by 1,000 tons of TNT, a standard explosive.
  • The energy released by a kiloton explosion can be comparable to the energy from a large meteor impact.

Historical Context

  • The term was prominently used during World War II to quantify the destructive power of atomic bombs.
  • The bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945 had an explosive yield of approximately 15 kilotons.

Pop Culture

  • In movies and TV shows, references to 'kilotons' often highlight massive explosions or disasters.
  • Numerous video games feature fictional weapons with explosive powers measured in kilotons.

Environmental Impact

  • The potential damage from a kiloton explosion is often discussed in studies related to natural disasters and emergency preparedness.
  • Understanding kilotons helps scientists model the effects of nuclear reactions on the environment.

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

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.