Synonyms for gigaton
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
A measure of the strength of an explosion or a bomb based on how many billion tons of TNT would be needed to produce the same energy. (A derived unit for TNT equivalent.)
Meronyms: ton of TNT < kiloton < megaton
Related words
- Other spellings
- gigatonne
Forms
- Plural
- gigatons
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| gigaton | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 2 letters
- gt