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The Selador Glossary Presents:


Keyword:
Bel

Detailed Description:
A unit used to define the strength of a power. The calculation is made in relation to a base value and uses the logarithm of 10. The name comes from Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922). Since the bel values are too large, the decibel (0.1xbel) has become generally accepted.