Lexic.us

Definition of Bel

1. Noun. A logarithmic unit of sound intensity equal to 10 decibels.

2. Noun. Babylonian god of the earth; one of the supreme triad including Anu and Ea; earlier identified with En-lil.

Definition of Bel

1. n. The Babylonian name of the god known among the Hebrews as Baal. See Baal.

2. n. A thorny rutaceous tree (Ægle marmelos) of India, and its aromatic, orange-like fruit; -- called also Bengal quince, golden apple, wood apple. The fruit is used medicinally, and the rind yields a perfume and a yellow dye.

Definition of Bel

1. Proper noun. A Babylonian deity, corresponding to the Semitic Baal. ¹

2. Proper noun. (Armenian mythology) evil giant ruler of Babylon, defeated by Hayk ¹

3. Proper noun. A female given name. ¹

4. Noun. A measure of relative power, defined as log₁₀(P ₁/P ₂), where P₁ and P₂ are the measured and reference power respectively. See also decibel. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bel

1. a unit of power [n -S]

Medical Definition of Bel

1. Unit expressing the relative intensity of a sound. The intensity in bels is the logarithm (to the base 10) of the ratio of the power of the sound to that of a reference sound. Ordinarily, the reference sound is assumed to be one with a power of 10-16 watts per sq cm, approximately the threshold of a normal human ear at 1000 Hz. Origin: A.G. Bell, Scottish-U.S. Scientist, 1847-1922 (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bel

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beknowing beknowledge beknown beks bektashi bel-accoyle bel canto bel esprit bel paese belabor

belabored belaboredly belaborer belaboring belabors belabour belabour'd belaboured belabouredly

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