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tonne

[ tuhn ]

tonne

/ ³ÙÊŒ²Ô /

noun

  1. a unit of mass equal to 1000 kg or 2204.6 pounds Also called (not in technical use)metric ton
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of tonne1

From French, dating back to 1900–05; ton 1
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of tonne1

from French
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There have been rising concerns of risks to public health from the tonnes of uncollected waste, including from rats attracted by stacks of bin bags on residential streets.

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He hasn't brought anything truly new to the table, but, using the tonnes of energy he has, he has become one of the top representatives of a broader cultural shift.

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The strike has led to more than 17,000 tonnes of uncollected waste being left on the streets.

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Spain exports a lot of gas turbines to the US, alongside tonnes of olive oil.

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A major incident has been declared by Birmingham City Council over the ongoing bin strike, which has left 17,000 tonnes of waste on the streets.

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