Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Gigaton.
Gigaton - as a noun
A measure of the strength of an explosion or a bomb based on how many billion tons of tnt would be needed to produce the same energy.
One billion tons.
Example Sentences
"One gigaton of carbon dioxide is equivalent to one billion metric tons of CO2."
"Scientists estimate that the melting of polar ice could release gigatons of water into the oceans."
"The asteroid impact was estimated to release several gigatons of energy."
"The annual global carbon emissions reached a record-breaking 40 gigatons."
"The volcanic eruption unleashed a gigaton of ash into the atmosphere."
Word Game Points
Is GIGATON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gigaton is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GIGATON has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is GIGATON a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gigaton is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGIGATON has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is GIGATON a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gigaton is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGIGATON has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
