megaton Definition
- 1a unit of explosive power equivalent to one million tons of TNT
- 2a unit of weight equal to one million tons
Using megaton: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "megaton" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The bomb had a yield of 20 megatons.
Example
The ship was carrying several megatons of cargo.
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Summary: megaton in Brief
The term 'megaton' [meg-uh-ton] refers to a unit of explosive power or weight equivalent to one million tons. It is commonly used to describe the yield of nuclear bombs or the weight of cargo on ships.
