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DEPLACEMENT SEUIL [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acoustics (Physics)
  • Hearing
  • Noise Pollution
DEF

A change, normally an elevation, in the hearing threshold.

OBS

It can be permanent, as in hearing loss, or temporary, as occurs when the audibility of some sounds is reduced by the presence of others, in masking.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acoustique (Physique)
  • Ouïe
  • Pollution par le bruit
DEF

Modification, normalement sous la forme d'une élévation, du seuil d'audition.

OBS

Le déplacement de seuil pourra être permanent, menant ainsi à un diagnostic de perte d'audition, ou temporaire, lorsque l'audibilité des sons est compromise par la présence d'autres sons.

Spanish

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