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bel Definition

bel (bel)

noun

Physics a unit used for measuring sound intensity, equal to 10 decibels: abbrev. B

Etymology: after Alexander Graham Bell

Bel¹ Definition

Bel (bāl)

noun

Bab. Myth. the god of heaven and earth

Etymology: Akkadian form of Baal

Bel² Definition

Bel

Belgium

bel (B) Telecom Definition
In physics, a measure of comparative power ratio, or relative loudness. In other words, a unit of power ratio. The number of bels is the decimal logarithm of the power ratio, which is expressed mathematically as follows: B = log 10 (P 1 /P 2 ) where B = Bel, and P 1 and P 2 are power levels. One bel is equal to 10 decibels. The bel is named for Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, among other things. See Bell, Alexander Graham; decibel; logarithm; and power.
bel Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • canto: He pays for rare bel canto works to be recorded on the Opera Rare label.
  • opera: In 2003 Opera Rara celebrated 25 years of recording the rarest of 19th century bel canto operas.
  • man: Girl is daughter of Bel man, that is not done in Warwar.
  • repertoire: He first developed a reputation as a performer of Mozart and the bel canto repertoire.
  • 966r: On the bike it was linked into the Bel 966R and gave a clear warning.
  • paese: I must admit I don't normally associate the bel paese with that sound.

Noun used with modifier

  • god: Doreen Valiente identified her as the female, lunar counterpart of the male sun god Bel, or Belinus.
  • firm: The firm bel PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR Republic of Ireland Permanent £ 30000 - £ 40000 pa · Looking for an opportunity to make a difference?

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