decibel
The word “decibel” has 3 syllables: dec-i-bel
It's pronounced as /ˈdɛsɪbəl/
What is synonym and antonym for decibel?
In the thesaurus, “decibel” has 2 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for decibel along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for decibel
- noise
- roar
Antonyms for decibel
- quiet
- silence
- still
- stillness
Meanings of decibel
- noun
- A common measure of sound intensity ratio 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 powers of the sound.
Example Sentences
- The noise level in the factory reached over 90 decibel, which required workers to wear ear protection.
- The music's volume was so loud that it exceeded the safe decibel range.
- Scientists use the decibel scale to measure the intensity of sound.
- The library maintained a low decibel level to ensure a quiet environment.
- Prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 decibel can cause permanent hearing damage.
On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to decibel, such as: noise, quiet, roar, silence, still, stillness.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.