Definition of decibels Decibels

/dɛˈsʌbʌlz/ - [desubulz] -

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decibels (Noun)
Plural of decibel.

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decibels, noun, plural of decibel.

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Plural: decibels

decibel - a logarithmic unit of sound intensity; 10 times the logarithm of the ratio of the sound intensity to some reference intensity

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decibel (Noun)
A common measure of sound intensity that is one tenth of a bel on the logarithmic intensity scale. It is defined as dB = 10 * log10P 1/P 2, where P1 and P2 are the relative powers of the sound.

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decibel
A unit used to express relative difference on power, usually between acoustic or electric signals, equal to ten times the common logarithm of the ratio of the two level.

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A decibel or dB measures power or intensity. Most often, it is used to say how loud a sound is. At the moment, the decibel is not an SI unit.

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decibel, noun, singular of decibels.

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