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Confirmed in 1960 , it comes from the Greek μέγας, meaning ''great''.
The Greek μεγας (''μεγας'',''μεγαλη'',''μεγα'') comes in turn from the Sanskrit '' Maha '', meaning "great".

For example, 1 MW (megawatt) = 1 000 000 Watt s = 1 000 Kilowatt s.


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The prefix '' Mebi -'' has been suggested as an alternative for 220 to avoid ambiguity, but is yet to be widely used.


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