anechoic chamber

noun

Meaning

A specialized room designed to completely absorb sound reflections, creating an environment of near-total silence.

Examples

The aerospace company built an anechoic chamber to measure the precise noise levels of their new jet engines.
Researchers spent hours inside the anechoic chamber to study how the human ear reacts to absolute acoustic isolation.

Synonyms: soundproof room, dead room, acoustic test chamber, semi-anechoic chamber

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anechoic chamber

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæn.ɪˈkoʊ.ɪk ˈtʃeɪm.bər/

Definition

A specialized room designed to completely absorb sound reflections, creating an environment of near-total silence.

Examples

The aerospace company built an anechoic chamber to measure the precise noise levels of their new jet engines.
Researchers spent hours inside the anechoic chamber to study how the human ear reacts to absolute acoustic isolation.
Because the anechoic chamber eliminates all echoes, it is the perfect environment for testing high-fidelity audio equipment.

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