Megaton
Noun
A unit of explosive power equivalent to one million tons of TNT.
The bomb had a yield of 10 megatons, causing widespread destruction.
Usage tips
Neutral
nuclear bomb, explosive yield, energy output
Noun
A unit of explosive power equivalent to one million tons of TNT.
The bomb had a yield of 10 megatons, causing widespread destruction.
Usage tips
Neutral
nuclear bomb, explosive yield, energy output
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Military Context
Use 'megaton' when discussing the power of nuclear weapons.
The megaton impact of the explosion was catastrophic.
Pro Tip 2/3Environmental Impact
Understand the use of 'megaton' in terms of CO2 emissions.
The report estimated that the factory produced 5 megatons of CO2 annually.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Specifications
Use 'megaton' in scientific discussions about energy and explosives.
Experts note that the energy equivalent is measured in megatons.
Pro Tip 1/3Military Context
Use 'megaton' when discussing the power of nuclear weapons.
The megaton impact of the explosion was catastrophic.
Pro Tip 2/3Environmental Impact
Understand the use of 'megaton' in terms of CO2 emissions.
The report estimated that the factory produced 5 megatons of CO2 annually.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Specifications
Use 'megaton' in scientific discussions about energy and explosives.
Experts note that the energy equivalent is measured in megatons.
Pro Tip 1/3Military Context
Use 'megaton' when discussing the power of nuclear weapons.
The megaton impact of the explosion was catastrophic.
Pro Tip 2/3Environmental Impact
Understand the use of 'megaton' in terms of CO2 emissions.
The report estimated that the factory produced 5 megatons of CO2 annually.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Specifications
Use 'megaton' in scientific discussions about energy and explosives.
Experts note that the energy equivalent is measured in megatons.
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