Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gigaton
Noun
/ˈɡɪɡəˌtɒn/
Definition
A gigaton is a unit of mass equal to one billion metric tons.
Examples
- The melting of the ice sheets contributed to about 1.3 gigatons of sea level rise.
- In 2021, global carbon dioxide emissions were estimated to exceed 36 gigatons.
Meaning
It is often used to describe large quantities of carbon dioxide emissions or other large-scale environmental data.
Synonyms
- giga
- billion tons
