metric ton

metric ton

n. A unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms (2,205 pounds).

metric ton

n (Units) another name (not in technical use) for tonne

met′ric ton′

n. a unit of 1000 kilograms, equivalent to 2204.62 avoirdupois pounds. Also called tonne. [1920–25]

metric ton

A unit of mass or weight equal to 1,000 kilograms (2,205 pounds). See Table at measurement.

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metric ton - a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilogramstonne, MT, tmetric weight unit, weight unit - a decimal unit of weight based on the gramquintal - a unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms

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