MPEG
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A type of audio/video (multimedia) file found on the Internet. In order to hear or see an MPEG movie, you will need to install a helper application or a Web browser plugin.
MPEG is an algorithm for compressing audio and video, not to be confused with "Motion-JPEG." MPEG file names end with .mpeg, .mp1, or .mp3.
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