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Term: Tonnes

Description:

Tonnes, also spelled tons, is a unit of weight or mass commonly used in many countries, especially outside of the United States. It is equivalent to 1,000 kilograms or 2,204.62 pounds. The term tonnes is derived from the metric system and is extensively utilized in various industries and fields.

Sample Sentences:

• The shipment contained several tonnes of steel.
• The cargo vessel can carry up to 10,000 tonnes of oil.
• The dump truck can transport 25 tonnes of gravel at once.
• The factory produces approximately 500 tonnes of paper per day.

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