tonne

/tən/
/tən/
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Other forms: tonnes

Definitions of tonne
  1. noun
    a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms
    synonyms: MT, metric ton, t
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    type of:
    metric weight unit, weight unit
    a decimal unit of weight based on the gram
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