MODULUS OF ELASTICITY - The ratio of stress to strain in an elastic material.
MOISTURE RESISTANCE - Ability of a material to resist absorbing moisture from the air or when immersed in water.
MOLDED PLUG - A connector, male or female, molded on either end of a cord or cable.
MONOMER - The basic chemical unit used in building a polymer.
MP - Abbreviation for multipurpose cable.
MPa - Abbreviation for mega pascal (106 pascals), the metric unit of pressure.
MPG - Abbreviation for multipurpose general purpose cable.
MPP - Abbreviation for multipurpose plenum cable.
MPR - Abbreviation for multipurpose riser cable.
MSHA - Abbreviation for Mining Safety and Health Administration.
MT - Abbreviation for machine tool wire used for internal wiring of appliances or tools. Solid or stranded conductor. Thermoplastic insulations.
MTW - Abbreviation for machine tool wire, plastic insulated, 600 volt, varies 90° C to 105° C.
