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Mhz - megahertz (one million cycles per second. Formerly mc.

Microphonics - noise is a system caused my mechanical vibration of components within the system.

Microwave - a short (usually less than 30 cm.) electrical wave.

Mil - a unit used on measured diameter of a wire or thickmess of insulation over a conductor. One-thousandth of an inch. (001").

Mis-Match - a termination having a different impendence than that for which a circuit or able is designed.

Modulus of Elasticity - the ration of stress to strain in an elastic material.

Moisture Absorption - the amount of moisture, in percentage, that a material will absorb under specified conditions.

Moisture Resistance - the ability of a material to resist absorbing moisture from the air or when immersed in water.

Mono Filament - A single strand filament as opposed to a braided or twisted filament.

Monomer - the basic chemical unit used in building a polymer.

MTW - thermoplastic-insulated machine tool wire. 90C to 105C, 600V.

Mylar - DuPont trademark for polyethylene terephtalate (polyester) film.