kilotons

[US]/[ˈkɪləˌtɒnz]/
[UK]/[ˈkɪləˌtɑːnz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A unit of weight equal to one thousand tons.; A measure of the explosive power of a nuclear weapon, equivalent to the energy released by the detonation of one thousand tons of TNT.

Phrases & Collocations

kilotons of tnt

measuring kilotons

released kilotons

kilotons equivalent

many kilotons

kilotons yielded

using kilotons

kilotons destroyed

estimated kilotons

kilotons released

Example Sentences

the nuclear test released an estimated 15 kilotons.

scientists measured the explosion at 20 kilotons.

the weapon's yield was calculated to be around 10 kilotons.

the simulation showed a blast wave equivalent to 5 kilotons.

the device detonated with a force of approximately 8 kilotons.

the initial assessment indicated a yield of 12 kilotons.

the researchers used models to simulate a 7 kiloton explosion.

the historical test had a yield of roughly 25 kilotons.

the theoretical maximum yield is estimated at 30 kilotons.

the weapon's destructive power was equivalent to 18 kilotons.

the analysis suggested a yield in the range of 9 to 11 kilotons.

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