decibel

🇺🇸 /ˈdesɪbel/ 🇬🇧 /ˈdesɪbel/
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A unit used to measure the intensity of sound.

The sound of the fireworks was so loud, it measured 120 decibels.

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n. A unit used to measure the intensity of sound.

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Plural decibels