Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms, commonly used in countries that use the metric system
Tonne
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Examples:
The cargo ship can carry up to 50,000 tonnes.Each turbine weighs nearly 150 tonnes.Farmers collect about 3 tonnes of wheat per hectare.
Etymology:
Derived from the French word tonne, it came into English in the early 19th century; represents a metric ton (1,000 kg) from Latin tonna, meaning tun, cask.
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