Phrase Hound found 3 phrases and 12 compound words that contain tonne. The most common are listed below. Open tonne in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 3
- metric tonneAlternative form of metric ton: A unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms, about 2204.6 pounds avoirdupois.
- meter-tonne-secondAlternative spelling of metre-tonne-second: A system of units formerly used as a national standard internationally, especially for France and the Soviet Union.
- metre-tonne-secondA system of units formerly used as a national standard internationally, especially for France and the Soviet Union.
Compound words 12
- tonnageThe number of tons of water that a floating ship displaces.
- tonnerA vehicle or other object having a specified tonnage, or weighing a specified number of tons.
- gigatonneAlternative spelling of gigaton: 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.)
- kilotonneAlternative spelling of kiloton: A measure of the strength of an explosion or a bomb based on how many thousand tons of TNT would be needed to produce the same energy. (A derived unit for TNT equivalent.)
- cretonneA strong, heavy fabric of cotton, linen or rayon, used to make curtains and upholstery.
- tonneausplural of tonneau: The rear body or compartment of some types of motor vehicle, especially one containing seats for passengers.
- tonneletAlternative form of tonlet: A long armoured skirt, designed for combat on foot.
- megatonneAlternative spelling of megaton: A measure of the strength of an explosion or a bomb based on how many million tons of TNT would be needed to produce the same energy. (A derived unit for TNT equivalent.)
- teratonneAlternative form of teraton: A measure of the strength of an explosion or a bomb based on how many trillion tons of TNT would be needed to produce the same energy.
- tonneauxplural of tonneau: The rear body or compartment of some types of motor vehicle, especially one containing seats for passengers.