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

metric ton
n
(Mathematics & Measurements / Units) another name (not in technical use) for tonne

metric ton
A unit of mass or weight in the metric system equal to 1,000 kilograms (2,205 pounds). See Table at measurement.
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Noun1.metric ton - a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilogramsmetric ton - a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms
metric weight unit, weight unit - a decimal unit of weight based on the gram
quintal - a unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms
Translations
metric ton
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metric ton ntonnellata


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