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Physics.
millibar; millibars.
millibarn; millibarns.
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Other definitions for mb (2 of 4)

Mb

Computers.
megabit; megabits.

Other definitions for mb (3 of 4)

MB

abbreviation
Manitoba, Canada (approved for postal use).
Computers. megabyte; megabytes.

Other definitions for mb (4 of 4)

M.B.

abbreviation Chiefly British.
Bachelor of Medicine.

Origin of M.B.

From New Latin Medicinae Baccalaureus
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British Dictionary definitions for mb (1 of 3)

mb

symbol for
millibar

British Dictionary definitions for mb (2 of 3)

Mb

Mbit

/ computing /

abbreviation for
megabit

British Dictionary definitions for mb (3 of 3)

MB

abbreviation for
Bachelor of Medicine
maternity benefit
(esp in postal addresses) Manitoba
(in Canada) Medal of Bravery
computing megabyte
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Scientific definitions for mb (1 of 3)

mb

Abbreviation of millibar

Scientific definitions for mb (2 of 3)

Mb

Abbreviation of megabit

Scientific definitions for mb (3 of 3)

MB

Abbreviation of megabyte
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