sabin
sabin
Definition
☆ sa·bin (sā′bin)
noun
Acoustics the unit for absorption of sound equal to the absorption provided by one square foot of a completely absorbing material
Etymology: after W. C. Sabine (1868-1919), U.S. physicist
Sabin
Definition
Sa·bin (sā′bin)
Sabin, Albert B(ruce) 1906-93; U.S. physician & bacteriologist, born in Russia: developed an oral vaccine to prevent poliomyelitis
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