metric tonnoun [ C ]
uk/ˌmet.rɪk ˈtʌn/us/ˌmet.rɪk ˈtʌn/a unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms
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Measurements of weight & mass
- atomic mass unit
- BMI
- body mass index
- ct
- cwt
- dead weight
- gram
- grammage
- gramme
- kilo
- kt
- mg
- milligram
- ounce
- oz
- stone
- ton
- tonnage
- tonne
- weigh
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Examples from literature
- Throughout history people have discovered approximately 165 metric tons of gold.