Decibel

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
dB
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛsəˌbɛl/
Category
Miscellaneous
Related Field
Unit Measures

Examples in Context

  1. Continuous exposure to sound above 80 decibels could be harmful.
  2. The decibel level was mounting
  3. After several hours, this decibel level can be damaging to your ears.
  4. In sound we use the decibel scale.
  5. A measure of sound intensity equivalent to one decibel at 1000 Hz.

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