multitonne

Multitonne refers to a weight or mass measured in multiple tonnes. A tonne, also known as a metric ton, is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.6 pounds. Therefore, multitonne describes an object or quantity that weighs significantly more than a single tonne, typically in the range of tens, hundreds, or even thousands of tonnes.

This term is commonly used in contexts involving heavy industrial equipment, large vehicles, significant construction materials, or substantial natural phenomena. For instance, a large ship might weigh tens of thousands of tonnes, qualifying as multitonne. Similarly, construction projects often involve multitonne components like steel beams or concrete structures. Scientific applications might refer to multitonne payloads for rockets or the mass of celestial bodies. The precise numerical multiplier for "multi" is not rigidly defined and depends on the context, but it always implies a mass substantially exceeding a single tonne. It serves as a convenient way to express very large weights without needing to specify an exact, potentially cumbersome, number.