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2 | 24% | 6 | An explosive charge used to ignite the main charge in a firearm or explosive device | |
3 | 24% | 8 | Explosive or explosive controversies | |
Unit Of Explosive Capacity Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "GIGATON" which means:
- noun
- • A measure of the strength of an explosion or a bomb based on how many billion tons of tnt would be needed to produce the same energy.
- • One billion tons.
An example sentence would be:
- • "One gigaton of carbon dioxide is equivalent to one billion metric tons of co2."
- • "Scientists estimate that the melting of polar ice could release gigatons of water into the oceans."
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Similar Clues
Clue | Source | |
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1 | A cap or tube containing a small amount of explosive, used to initiate an explosive charge | |
2 | An explosive charge used to ignite the main charge in a firearm or explosive device | |
3 | Explosive individual in explosive situation off the coast
The Guardian Cryptic -
03 Dec 2003 | The Guardian Cryptic / 03 Dec 2003 |
4 | Metric unit of capacity
The Guardian Quick -
21 Sep 2004 | The Guardian Quick / 21 Sep 2004 |
5 | Unit of capacity (2150.42 cu. in.)
New York Times -
03 Jul 1979 | New York Times / 03 Jul 1979 |
6 | Unit of capacity for fresh herrings
Telegraph Cross Atlantic -
29 Aug 2023 | Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 29 Aug 2023 |
7 | Unit of liquid capacity (though not in the UK of beer)
The Guardian Quick -
20 Jul 2022 | The Guardian Quick / 20 Jul 2022 |