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(meg-a-hertz) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a unit of frequency equal to one million hertz.

Example Sentence

The speed of microprocessors is measured in megahertz.

More Example Sentences

Computers use gigahertz and megahertz for speed.

Synonyms

MHz; million hertz; frequency unit

Antonyms

temperature

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Rhymes

  • megahertz
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