megapascal

megapascal

See also: mégapascal and mega-pascal

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *méǵh₂s
Proto-Hellenic *mégas
Ancient Greek μέγᾰς (mégăs)der.
English mega-
English pascal
English megapascal

    From mega- + pascal.

    Noun

    megapascal (plural megapascals)

    1. (metrology) An SI unit of pressure equal to 106 pascals. Symbol: MPa
      • 2024 March 23, “Yield Strength of Steel: A Comprehensive Guide”, in Unionfab‎[1]:
        Yield strength is measured in units of force per unit area, commonly expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or megapascals (MPa).

    Portuguese

    Etymology

    From mega- +‎ pascal.

    Noun

    megapascal m (plural megapascais)

    1. megapascal
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