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Sone

Definition:

A sone is a unit of loudness that measures the subjective loudness level of a sound, as perceived by the human ear.

Examples:

1. The fire alarm reached a sone of 85, causing everyone in the building to evacuate immediately.

2. The concert was so loud that it measured at a sone of 110, leaving people with ringing ears for days.

Definition:

In geology, sone refers to a unit of the intensity of earthquake waves, which is equal to the logarithm of the maximum amplitude of shaking at a distance of 100 kilometers from the epicenter.

Examples:

1. The powerful earthquake recorded a sone of 7.8, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life.

2. Seismologists use the sone scale to measure the release of energy during seismic events.

Definition:

In some dialects, particularly in India, sone is a term used to refer to gold.

Examples:

1. The bride adorned herself with stunning sone jewelry on her wedding day.

2. The wealthy merchant displayed a collection of sone artifacts, showcasing his opulence.

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