Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
megacycle
noun
/ˈmɛgəˌsaɪkəl/
Definition
A unit of frequency equal to one million hertz.
Examples
- The radio station operates at a frequency of 10 megacycles.
- New technology allows for transmissions at megacycle frequencies.
- Many modern devices use frequencies in the megacycles range to communicate.
Meaning
The term megacycle is often used to describe a frequency of oscillation that occurs one million times per second. It is an older term that has largely been replaced by the term ‘megahertz’ (MHz).
Synonyms
- megahertz
- million cycles
