Meaning of the word decibels in English
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decibels
US /ˈdɛs.ɪ.bɛlz/
UK /ˈdɛs.ɪ.bɛlz/
Plural Noun
a unit used to measure the intensity of a sound or the power of an electrical signal
Example:
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Loud music can reach over 100 decibels, which can be harmful to hearing.
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The noise level in the factory was measured in decibels.
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