decibel in German
decibel in German is Dezibel — decibel means a unit for measuring sound or signal intensity, representing a tenth part of the larger bel unit, calculated on a logarithmic scale.
decibel in German
Dezibel
A common measure of intensity ratio (e.g. for sound) that is one tenth of a bel on the logarithmic intensity scale. It is defined as dB = 10 log10(P1 / P2), where P1 and P2 are the relative intensities.
What does "decibel" mean?
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noun A unit for measuring sound or signal intensity, representing a tenth part of the larger bel unit, calculated on a logarithmic scale.
"The concert was so loud it hit over a hundred decibels."
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decibel in a sentence
- The concert was so loud it hit over a hundred decibels.
- A library is usually rated at around forty decibels.
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What is "decibel" in German?
"decibel" in German is Dezibel. decibel means: A unit for measuring sound or signal intensity, representing a tenth part of the larger bel unit, calculated on a logarithmic scale.
How do you use "decibel" in a sentence?
Example: "The concert was so loud it hit over a hundred decibels." In German, "decibel" is Dezibel.
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