Decibel | Definition

Decibel

The Decibel is a standard unit of measurement for the intensity of sound. Often abbreviated to dB. There are standard levels which can allow you to compare Decibel levels, e.g. a Jet Plane would be 100-120 Db, where as a room with people talking would be 20-40Db.

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