Sone Definition

sōn
noun
A unit of loudness, subjectively determined, equal to the loudness of a sound of one kilohertz at 40 decibels above the threshold of hearing of a given listener.
Webster's New World

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Noun

Singular:
sone
Plural:
sones

Origin of Sone

  • Latin sonus a sound swen- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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