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decibel

noun

/ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

Meaning

a unit used to measure the intensity of sound

The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.

sound level, sound unit, loudness measure, intensity unit

silence, quiet

high decibel, low decibel, decibel level, measure decibel

a type of flowering plant, known for its beautiful and fragrant blooms

The climate of a small, specific area that differs from the surrounding climate.

a word by which a person or thing is known or called

a person who works in the oil industry; someone who sells oil or petroleum products

A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.

the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person