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Definition of "decibels" [decibels]

  • Plural form of decibel. (noun)

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Use "decibels" in a sentence
  • "And so it went, Canada Hockey Place growing in decibels by the American scoreless minute."
  • "For someone who was only operating at about 27%, 30 decibels is a lot to lose."
  • "That’s 144 decibels. 90 decibels is the sound level inside of a loud factory (requiring hearing protection). 120 decibels is the sound of a jet engine at full throttle from 100m away. 130 decibels is the threshold of pain. 144 decibels significantly exceeds the pain threshold."