decibels

[US]/ˈdɛsɪbɛlz/
[UK]/ˈdɛsɪbɛlz/
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Translation

n.the plural form of decibel, a unit for measuring sound intensity

Phrases & Collocations

high decibels

low decibels

sound decibels

measured in decibels

decibels increase

decibels decrease

decibels level

excessive decibels

decibels measurement

decibels scale

Example Sentences

the sound was measured at 85 decibels.

exposure to noise above 70 decibels can be harmful.

she complained about the decibels from the construction site.

the concert reached levels of over 100 decibels.

decibels are used to measure sound intensity.

he wore earplugs to protect his ears from high decibels.

the factory operates at 90 decibels, which is quite loud.

listening to music at high decibels can damage hearing.

the decibels from the train were deafening.

they measured the decibels in the library for a study.

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