decibel

English

/ˈdɛsɪbɛl/

noun
Definitions
  • A common measure of sound intensity ratio that is one tenth of a bel on the logarithmic intensity scale. It is defined as dB = 10 log are the relative powers of the sound.

Etymology

Prefix from English bel (grand-).

Origin

English

bel

Gloss

grand-

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