Word: kilotonne
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ki
lo
tonne
Definition: Alternative form of kiloton; a measure of explosive power (of an atomic weapon) equal to that of 1000 tons of TNT
Morphemes:
Affix: kilo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1,000. Symbol: k
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χίλιοι
Language: grc
Decoded: khilioi
Meaning: one thousand
Affix: tonne
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A metric unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms. Symbol: t
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tonne
Language: fr
Decoded: tonne
Meaning: metric ton