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perceived noise decibel

noun

a unit for measuring perceived levels of noise by comparison with the sound pressure level of a reference sound judged equally noisy by a normal listenerAbbreviation: PNdB

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Nearby words

perc, percale, percaline, perceivable, perceive, perceived noise decibel, percent, percent sign, percentage, percenter, percentile
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