Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
megabar
Noun
/ˈmɛɡəˌbɑːr/
Definition
A megabar is a large unit of measurement typically used in the field of physics and engineering, specifically to describe pressure.
Examples
- The pressure within the Earth’s mantle can reach up to several megabars.
- Researchers measured a megabar of pressure to study the properties of new materials.
- In experiments, they simulated conditions of over a megabar to test the durability of diamonds.
Meaning
In terms of pressure, a megabar represents one million bars, where a bar is a metric unit equivalent to 100,000 pascals.
Synonyms
- Pressure unit
- High-pressure measurement
