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Definition of Gigaton
1. Noun. A measure of the strength of an explosion or a bomb based on how many billion tons of TNT would be needed to produce the same energy. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gigaton
1. a unit of weight [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gigaton
Literary usage of Gigaton
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Preparing for Climate Change: Proceedings, Second North American Conference (1993)
"Suppose enough countries were to take vigorous action, this could reduce
forest-burning emissions of carbon by more than half, or (say) one gigaton, ..."
2. Review of the Research Program of the Freedomcar And Fuel Partnership by Bees, National Academy of Engineering, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council (U.S.) (2005)
"... Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation (model) Gton gigaton H
hydrogen HAMMER Hazardous Materials Management and Emergency Response ..."
3. Sustainability in the Chemical Industry: Grand Challenges and Research Needs by National Research Council (U. S.) (2006)
"It is now in the 750 gigaton range. Current consumption of fossil fuels is about
600 gigatons per year, which is equal to the entire standing biomass. ..."
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