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Explosive Measure Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "KILOTON" which means:
- noun
- • One thousand tons
- • A measure of explosive power (of an atomic weapon) equal to that of 1000 tons of tnt
An example sentence would be:
- • "The hiroshima bomb was estimated to be around 15 kilotons."
- • "The explosion released an energy equivalent to 10 kilotons."
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New York Times13 Dec 2008 | Across 59 | |
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