metric ton

noun

: a unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms see Metric System Table

Examples of metric ton in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This represents another significant win for the Alpha rocket, which can lift about 1 metric ton to low-Earth orbit. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 9 Aug. 2024 Another 62 million metric tons of greenhouse gasses could be released annually as a result. Yessenia Funes, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024 The goal is to boost the output of clean hydrogen fivefold — up to 10 million metric tons by 2030 and 50 million metric tons by 2050. Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024 The idea is simple: To create a credit representing one metric ton of climate benefit from efforts to keep forests as forests. Bailey Evans, Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for metric ton 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'metric ton.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of metric ton was in 1864

Dictionary Entries Near metric ton

Cite this Entry

“Metric ton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metric%20ton. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

metric ton

noun
: a unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms see metric system

More from Merriam-Webster on metric ton

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!