metric ton

noun

: a unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms see Metric System Table

Examples of metric ton in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to the research team, the technology could prevent about 500 million metric tons of carbon dioxide pollution annually. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

The country has set a 10 million metric ton (11,023,113 ton) carbon dioxide equivalent budget for international carbon market transactions up to 2030. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

By contrast, China’s mines produced 67,000 metric tons of tungsten in each of those years, accounting for almost 80 percent of global production. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2026

In fiscal year 2025, Enterprise says 14,188 metric tons of CO2 equivalent were offset through the program. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for metric ton

• anyone
• everyone
• megaton
• overdone
• overrun
• begun
• grandson
• gudrun
• handgun
• homespun
• outdone
• outrun

Kids Definition

metric ton

noun

: a unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms see metric system