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volume unit

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noun

  1. a logarithmic unit used to measure the magnitude of a sound wave.

Etymology

Origin of volume unit

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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Each variable air volume unit then adjusts the air flow for its specific zone.

From Scientific American • Jul. 19, 2023

“We talked a lot about volume, unit case volume. We talked a lot about per capita,” says Douglas.

From BusinessWeek • Jul. 31, 2014

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