Phrase guide

ton of TNT

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A unit of energy that is equivalent to 4.184 gigajoules; it is a convened-upon value representing the energy typically produced by one metric ton of TNT.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: sciences

Examples

  • Holonyms: kiloton < megaton < gigaton < teraton < petaton < exaton (rare) < zettaton (rare) < yottaton (rare)
  • Meronyms: calorie, Calorie, British thermal unit, BTU

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: gigacalorie

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ton, of, TNT.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Explained by the concept of TNT equivalent.