Definition of Kiloton

1. Noun. One thousand tons.

Generic synonyms: Avoirdupois Unit
Terms within: Net Ton, Short Ton, Ton
Group relationships: Megaton

2. Noun. A measure of explosive power (of an atomic weapon) equal to that of 1000 tons of TNT.
Generic synonyms: Explosive Unit

Definition of Kiloton

1. a unit of weight [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Kiloton

kilometre
kilometre
kilometres
kilometres per hour
kilomole
kilomoles
kiloparsec
kiloparsecs
kilopascal
kilopascals
kilorad
kilorads
kiloroentgen
kilos
kilostere
kiloton (current term)
kilotons
kilovolt
kilovolt
kilovolt-ampere
kilovoltmeter
kilovolts
kilowatt
kilowatt
kilowatt-hour
kilowatts
kilowatt hour
kilp
kilps
Kilroy

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