sound pressure level

/saʊnd ˌprɛʃər ˌlɛvəl/
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Definitions of sound pressure level
  1. noun
    the physical intensity of sound
    synonyms: acoustic power
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    type of:
    intensity, intensity level, strength
    the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
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