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Definition of kt

 (Entry 1 of 3)

1 karat
2 knight
3 knot

KT

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Definition of KT (Entry 2 of 3)

kiloton

K-T

adjective
\ ˈkā-ˈtē How to pronounce K-T (audio) \

Definition of K-T (Entry 3 of 3)

: of, relating to, or occurring at the K-T boundary K-T extinctions

First Known Use of kt

Adjective

1983, in the meaning defined above

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“Kt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kt. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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