Recent Examples on the WebBut its big differentiator is the 214 gross tonnes of volume and 24-foot beam that generate big volumes—4,300 square feet of usable space, which is 30 percent more than on other similar-sized yachts.—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 14 May 2024 Thales Alenia Space estimated that the transmitter alone would weigh at least 250 tonnes and cost well over a billion dollars to build, launch, and ferry to GEO.—IEEE Spectrum, 9 May 2024 What most people don’t realize is that, not far behind, placed at a significant No. 4, the agriculture industry is generating crucial amounts of greenhouse gas emissions (5.87 billion tonnes).—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024 The increase in oil and gas production led to scope 3 GHG emissions increasing 3% from 2022 to 250 million tonnes in 2023.—Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for tonne
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Word History
Etymology
French, from tonne tun, from Old French — more at tunnel
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