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kiloton 1. one thousand tons 2. an explosive power, esp of a nuclear weapon, equal to the power of 1000 tons of TNT kiloton [′kil·ə‚tən] (physics) A unit used in specifying the yield of a fission or fusion bomb, equal to the explosive power of 1000 metric tons of trinitrotoluene (TNT). Abbreviated kt. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Almost three months ahead of schedule the fluid bed roaster off gas scrubbing technology facility is expected to reduce current regulatory limits of 265 kilotonnes to 175 kilotonnes. It is said to lower emissions to 66 kilotonnes by 2015. We're removing 60,000 tonnes of SO2 annually up the stack," says Greer, by reducing SO2 emissions from 235 kilotonnes annually to 175 kilotonnes by late 2006. |
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