tonne

[ tuhn ]

Origin of tonne

1
From French, dating back to 1900–05; see origin at ton1

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British Dictionary definitions for tonne

tonne

/ (tʌn) /


noun
  1. a unit of mass equal to 1000 kg or 2204.6 pounds: Also called (not in technical use): metric ton

Origin of tonne

1
from French

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