Definition

A measurement used in acoustics to quantify how much sound is absorbed by a surface, specifically the amount absorbed by one square foot of a perfect sound-absorbing material.

Example

The theater was designed with special materials that increased the sabin to improve sound quality.

Conversation

Hey, do you know what a sabin is?

I think it’s a measurement for sound absorption, right?

Yeah, exactly! I read that one sabin is the absorption by one square foot of a perfect absorber.

That’s interesting! I never knew sound could be measured like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'sabin' originates from Latin 'sabinus', meaning 'of the Sabines', referring to an ancient people of Italy. It is often associated with the Sabine women in Roman mythology.

Memory Tip

Think of the ancient Sabines, a people from Italy, to remember that 'sabin' relates to them.

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