metric ton
noun/ˌmetrɪk ˈtʌn/
/ˌmetrɪk ˈtʌn/
(also tonne)
- a unit for measuring weight, equal to 1 000 kilograms Some people now just say ton even when they mean a metric ton or tonne. Be aware that in the US a ton is a different measure, equal to 2 000 pounds. compare tonTopics Maths and measurementc1
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