decibel
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See also décibel
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Noun[edit]
decibel (plural decibels)
- A common measure of sound intensity that is one tenth of a bel on the logarithmic intensity scale. It is defined as dB = 10 * log10(P 1/P 2), where P1 and P2 are the relative powers of the sound.
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a common measure of sound intensity
Dutch[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA: /ˈdeːsibəɫ/
Noun[edit]
decibel m (plural decibels, diminutive decibeltje)
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Etymology[edit]
English decibel
Noun[edit]
decibel m (invariable)