| Term | megapascal |
| Pronunciation | MEH-guh-pa-skal, MEH-guh-pah-skahl |
| Variations | MPa |
| See also | tensile strength, yield strength |
| Definition | A unit of pressure measurement equal to 1,000,000 pascals (Pa), or 1,000,000 Newtons per square meter, or approximately 145 psi (pounds per square inch). Used to measure the strength of dental materials. |
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