Definition

The amount of explosive power that a bomb or a group of bombs can produce, measured in megatons.

Example

The megatonnage of the nuclear arsenal was a major concern for global security.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new report on nuclear weapons?

Yeah, I saw something about the megatonnage they have now.

It's pretty alarming how much destructive power they have.

I know, right? It's scary to think about what that really means.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Megatonnage → It is formed from "mega-" (from Greek "megas", meaning large or great) and "tonnage" (from the word "ton", which refers to a unit of weight). The term "megatonnage" refers to a large amount of weight measured in tons, often used in contexts like explosives or shipping capacity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mega' meaning large, and 'tonnage' referring to weight. This helps you remember that 'megatonnage' means a large amount of weight measured in tons.

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