tonne

[tuhn]

noun

1. metric ton.

tonne

/ tʌn /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tonne¹

From French, dating back to 1900–05; ton ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of tonne¹

from French

Example Sentences

"We account for approximately 10 percent of global production and expect that by the end of the year, our country will have produced 510 million tonnes of oil," he added.

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The equipment is power-hungry, consuming large amounts of energy, but they also use tonnes of water in their cooling systems to stop the servers overheating.

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The United States Geological Survey estimated in 2024 there were 110 million tonnes of deposits worldwide.

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Assessments by BBC Verify based on recent satellite data suggest there could be over 60 million tonnes of debris waiting to be cleared in Gaza.

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Developers of the Rosebank oil field said nearly 250 million tonnes of planet warming gas would be released from using oil products from the field.

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