Plural of decibel
regular plural
The plural of decibel is decibels.
Forms of decibel
| Singular | decibel /ˈdɛsɪbɛl/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | decibels |
| Countable | countable |
Decibels in a sentence
- Volume can be measured in decibels.From the entry volume
Meaning of decibel
- 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.
Questions about the plural of decibel
- What is the plural of decibel?
- The plural of decibel is decibels.
- Is decibel countable?
- Decibel is a countable noun.
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