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Definition of inch-ton

: a unit of energy or work that is equal to the work done in raising one ton against the force of gravity the height of one inch

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“Inch-ton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inch-ton. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.

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