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Definition of «tonne»

A tonne is a unit of measurement used to express mass or weight. It is equal to 1000 kilograms, which can also be expressed as one metric ton in the International System of Units (SI). The term comes from the French word “tonel,” meaning "ton," and was originally defined as the amount of weight a horse could pull. Today, it is commonly used in various fields such as shipping, construction, and manufacturing to express quantities of materials or goods.

Usage examples

  1. The shipment of steel weighed over 100 tonnes.
  2. The farmer harvested several tonnes of potatoes this season.
  3. The company aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50 tonnes by the end of the year.
  4. The construction project requires 1,000 tonnes of cement.
  5. The ship can carry up to 10,000 tonnes of cargo.
  6. The recycling plant processes 5 tonnes of plastic waste per day.
  7. The factory produces 1,500 tonnes of paper every month.
  8. The whale, weighing approximately 40 tonnes, is one of the largest mammals in the world.
  9. The gold reserves held by the central bank amount to 2,000 metric tonnes.
  10. The annual food waste in the city exceeds 20,000 tonnes.

Phrases with «tonne»

Sentences with «tonne»

  • CO2 emissions from international shipping (millions of tonnes of CO2), in relation to other energy - related sources. (carbonbrief.org)
  • It has injected about 15 million tonnes in total since it started operation. (carbonbrief.org)
  • After allowing for this credit, officials report that there is an overall deficit on the government's carbon accounts of 54 million tonnes for the period from 2008 to 2012. (sustainabilitynz.org)
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