tonnes
- plural of tonne.
Example Sentences
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Production in Ireland was launched in 1983, and the company says it produces around 1.9 million tonnes of alumina a year at the plant.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
The latest figures for 2023 show the UK produced 5.6 million tonnes of crude steel, or 0.3% of the world's total.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
According to U.S. authorities, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer requires the equivalent of 2.3 tonnes of rare earth elements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
A June study by Allianz Trade estimated the centers emitted 286 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2025.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
It weighs between two and four tonnes, the female being larger than the male.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
