Definition of Metric ton

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Metric ton

The term 'Metric ton' as it applies to the area of the environment can be defined as 'Common international measurement for the quantity of greenhouse gas emissions. A metric ton is equal to 2205 lbs or 1.1 short tons. See short ton.7'.

The term 'Metric ton' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' A unit of weight equal to 2,204.6 pounds'.

The term 'Metric ton' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' Approximately 2,200 pounds. '.


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