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/ˈmɛɡəˌtʌn/ · noun
A measure of the strength of an explosion or a bomb based on how many million tons of TNT would be needed to produce the same energy. (A derived unit for TNT equivalent.).
Holonyms: gigaton < teraton < petaton < exaton (rare) < zettaton (rare) < yottaton (rare)
Meronyms: ton of TNT < kiloton
The sins of all our fathers, being dumped on us — the sons The only choice we're given is: How many megatons? And I eschew you! And I say: Screw you! And I hope you're blue, too.
Integrating data from all continents and major biomes, we conservatively estimate 20 × 1015 (20 quadrillion) ants on Earth, with a total biomass of 12 megatons of dry carbon.
Use megaton when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Megaton means A measure of the strength of an explosion or a bomb based on how many million tons of TNT would be needed to produce the same energy. (A derived unit for TNT equivalent.).
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Holonyms: gigaton < teraton < petaton < exaton (rare) < zettaton (rare) < yottaton (rare)
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