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volume unit

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of volume unit

First recorded in 1935–40


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"While this method has significantly faster reaction kinetics than cavitation, it also consumes far more energy per volume unit," Reinecke notes.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026

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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