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sound measurement
Definition

Because of the large variations in sound magnitudes, and because the human hearing sensation seems to vary in a logarithmic way, logarithms are used in measurement of sound. The sound pressure level is given in decibels (dB).

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/7939