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decibel in Malay

desibel

US/ˈdɛsɪbɛl/

decibel in Malay: desibel. In English, decibel means a common measure of intensity ratio (e.g. for sound) that is one tenth of a bel on the logarithmic intensity scale. It is defined as dB = 10 log₁₀(P₁ / P₂), where P₁ and P₂ are the relative intensities.

Malay words for decibel

a common measure of relative intensity
desibel

English meaning of decibel

  1. noun A common measure of intensity ratio (e.g. for sound) that is one tenth of a bel on the logarithmic intensity scale. It is defined as dB = 10 log₁₀(P₁ / P₂), where P₁ and P₂ are the relative intensities.

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Questions about decibel in Malay

What is the meaning of decibel in Malay?
Decibel in Malay is desibel.
Apakah maksud decibel dalam bahasa Melayu?
Decibel: desibel.
What does decibel mean in English?
Decibel means a common measure of intensity ratio (e.g. for sound) that is one tenth of a bel on the logarithmic intensity scale. It is defined as dB = 10 log₁₀(P₁ / P₂), where P₁ and P₂ are the relative intensities.

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